Report: Jalen Ramsey, Rams agree on five-year, $105M deal

The Los Angeles Rams and superstar cornerback Jalen Ramsey have agreed on a record-breaking extension. Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Jalen Ramsey agrees to massive five-year, $105 million extension with Rams

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 9/9/20

Jalen Ramsey has played like a superstar since arriving in the NFL in 2016, and now he's getting rewarded for his relentless dedication to the sport.

The Los Angeles Rams announced Wednesday that Ramsey has signed a five-year extension with the club, though they didn't specify the value. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the deal is worth $105 million with $71.2 million fully guaranteed. He now is the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history ... and he seems pretty excited about it.

Locking down our lockdown.

We’ve agreed with @jalenramsey on a 5-year extension. pic.twitter.com/aGBN7r2VAq
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) September 9, 2020

The LA Rams are making Jalen Ramsey the highest paid defensive back in NFL history and by a wide margin. The extension is for $105M over 5 years ($21M per year) & has $71.2M in guarantees at signing. This brings the DB market into a new stratosphere.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 9, 2020

Just checking back in to the @DavidMulugheta office https://t.co/encuabA8dZ
— Jalen Ramsey (@jalenramsey) September 9, 2020

Ramsey was traded to L.A. last season from the Jacksonville Jaguars as the Florida franchise continues to go through a rebuild. In nine games with the Rams, the 25-year-old recorded one interception, 31 solo tackles and forced one fumble.

The three-time Pro Bowler now becomes a long-term staple in a Rams defense that includes Aaron Donald, who signed a six-year, $135 million extension before the 2018 campaign.

Ramsey is the fourth player since 2018 that the Rams have signed to a record-breaking extension, including Donald, Jared Goff and former running back Todd Gurley.

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