Quentin Lake signs extension with Rams, aims to shift safety narrative
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Quentin Lake has signed a three-year, $38.25 million extension with the Los Angeles Rams, securing his place through the 2028 season. The deal, which includes $25.5 million in guaranteed money, is seen as a pivotal moment in challenging the notion that the Rams are unwilling to invest significantly in safety positions. Lake's contract follows a season where he made a significant impact despite missing seven games due to an elbow injury. He aims to demonstrate that the Rams are committed to paying defensive backs who perform well. As of now, Lake has recorded 29 tackles and one interception in the current season.
- •Quentin Lake's extension is worth $38.25 million, lasting through 2028.
- •The contract includes $25.5 million in guarantees, ranking 17th among safeties.
- •Lake aims to shift perceptions about Rams' spending on safeties.
- •He recorded 29 tackles and one interception in 2026 so far.
- •Lake missed seven games last season due to an elbow injury.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Quentin Lake hopes Rams extension changes safety narrative
"Quentin Lake wasn't sure if he'd get an extension after his injury, but the Rams delivered.
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