As part of the Rams’ roster moves at the receiver spot last offseason, Davante Adams was added via free agency. His two-year pact was structured in a way which left Los Angeles an out during the 2026 offseason. 
The Rams are currently set to have Adams carry a $28MM cap charge for next season. The team could create $20MM in savings with a trade, while a release carrying a post-June 1 designation would free up $18MM. Neither route should be expected, however. Head coach Sean McVay said on Monday (via ESPN’s Sarah Barshop) he has “no reason to believe” Adams will not be retained for 2026.
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The former Packer, Raider and Jet arrived with the Rams tasked with providing a veteran presence following the release of Cooper Kupp. Adams was limited to 14 games during the regular season due to a hamstring injury, but he was a key figure on the NFL’s No. 1 scoring offense. The 33-year-old totaled a league-leading 14 touchdowns while adding 789 yards on 60 catches. Adams managed to return to the lineup in time for the playoffs, posting a statline of 11-185-1.
Puka Nacua is eligible for an extension this offseason, and he will no doubt become one of the league’s highest-paid wideouts once his new deal is in place. That will need to be taken into consideration as the Rams contemplate the Adams situation. The six-time Pro Bowler is owed $24MM next season; $6MM of that figure will be paid out as a roster bonus in mid-March. Any efforts to work out a restructure or extension will take place before that point.
Tutu Atwell remained in place with the Rams by signing a one-year, $10MM deal last offseason. He once again faces the possibility of departing via free agency this spring, although there will not be a strong market in Atwell’s case after he made just six catches in 2025. Los Angeles is currently projected to be among the league leaders in cap space this offseason. That should help accommodate Adams’ jump in cap hit along with any potential Nacua raise if one is to be finalized this spring.
Adams has played 12 seasons in the NFL, with most of them seeing him play alongside Aaron Rodgers. Another reunion with the four-time MVP would come as a surprise at this point, but a second campaign partnered with Matthew Stafford would allow Adams to remain a productive contributor.