Thirteen Los Angeles Rams starters face expiring contracts after 2026 season

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Thirteen Los Angeles Rams starters face expiring contracts after 2026 season
Summary

The Los Angeles Rams face potential personnel turnover following the 2026 season as 13 starters approach the conclusion of their current contracts. The list of players with expiring deals includes Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, Aaron Donald, Kevin Dotson, Colby Parkinson, Coleman Shelton, Steve Avila, Byron Young, Kobie Turner, Warren McClendon Jr., Omar Speights, Harrison Mevis, and Ethan Evans. With the team pursuing a championship this season, management must determine which of these starters to retain as several younger players move toward significant pay increases. Aaron Donald is expected to consider retirement, while other contributors like Stetson Bennett and Jaylen McCollough also hold expiring deals. The team faces challenges in keeping its 2023 draft class due to their development into high-end contributors. Financial decisions regarding these contracts remain a primary focus for the organization heading into the next offseason.

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  • Thirteen key starters are currently in the final year of their contracts.
  • Puka Nacua and several other 2023 draft picks are eligible for major salary increases.
  • Aaron Donald is expected to retire following the conclusion of the 2026 season.
  • The team holds restricted or exclusive rights for Omar Speights and Harrison Mevis.
  • Depth players including Stetson Bennett and Jaylen McCollough also face free agency.
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  • 12:02 PMYahoo Sports13 Rams starters who will become free agents after 2026 season
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The Rams are set to lose a lot of talent after this season if they don't extend some of their best players.

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