Rams Learn Pro Bowl Linebacker Is Attainable This Offseason

"Edmunds is 28 in May and if he reaches the open market will be one of the better linebackers available," Biggs added. "Will be interesting to see if the Bears can attract an offer."

This is the final year Edmunds' deal, and he has virtually no guaranteed money left on his deal; thus, if a trade can not be executed, Edmunds will likely be a free agent. Edmunds is set to turn 28 this offseason and is in the prime of his career. He played five seasons with the Buffalo Bills before spending the last three with the Bears, operating as a major part of both franchise's turnaround and subsequent playoff success.

Should The Rams Make The Move?

The reality of this situation is that not matter what route the Rams take, there isn't a realistic way to add Edmunds without paying a cost that goes beyond his salary. While the Rams could use a player like Edmunds, especially after what Kenneth Walker and Bijan Robinson did to the defense last season, Edmunds' cap hit is a bit too high for the Rams in 2026, unless they have minimal ambitions in free agency.

If they wait for Edmunds to be released, it's doubtful that he would sign with the Rams as the team isn't in a position to give him a multi-year deal, and Edmunds has set himself up for a third NFL payday before the age of thirty, something that is rarely witnessed in the league.

Unfortunately, unless Edmunds is ready to go ring chasing, this appears to be a situation of right situation, wrong time. Plus, Edmunds was a culture builder in Chicago, and several players mocked the "It's Chicago!" chant in their post-game celebration after the NFC Divisional Round, something Edmunds helped bring to the national media, defining the Bears' new identity, thus the move is not likely.

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