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Rams Have 7 Players Who Hit Contract Milestone

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 25: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams adjusts his helmet prior to an NFC Championship NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on January 25, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images

When you’re under the gun, it’s time to pull the trigger and the Rams had salary guarantees trigger on seven contracts over the weekend, including Matthew Stafford.

Matthew Stafford, $40 million 2026 salary guaranteed
AJ Jackson, $18.6 million salary guaranteed
Nathan Landman, $4.45 million roster bonus
Davante Adams, $6 million roster bonus
Poona Ford, $3.85 million roster bonus
Coleman Shelton, $3 million roster bonus
Colby Parkinson, $1.5 million roster bonus

These contract reminders courtesy of Spotrac.

7 LA #Rams players had contract triggers vest this weekend:

QB Matthew Stafford’s $40M 2026 salary is now guaranteed

OT Alaric Jackson’s $18.9M 2026 salary is now guaranteed

WR Davante Adams earned a $6M roster bonus

LB Nathan Landman earned a $4.45M roster bonus, and $5M of…
— Spotrac (@spotrac) March 16, 2026

Stafford let it be known last month that he fully intended to return to the team in 2026 and this $40 million guarantee only sets it in stone.

Adams did get a roster bonus and that makes it clear that L.A. doesn’t want to outright release him, but it could also make him more attractive as a trade asset.

Even though Parkinson only got $1.5 million, it further cements how far the tight end has come since a hugely disappointing first season with the Rams in 2024. Parkinson could be the team’s number one tight end next season.

And A.J. Jackson has come a long way since going undrafted as he’s now one of the richest left tackles in the league.

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Rams Have 7 Players Who Hit Contract Milestone

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