The calendar has turned to March, which means the start of the new league year – March 17, 1 p.m. pacific time – and free agency isn't far away.
Ahead of this pivotal time in the offseason, theRams.com will be breaking down the team's roster with an overview of the players currently under contract and those who are scheduled to become free agents.
The series continues with a look at the cornerbacks:
Under contract
- Jalen Ramsey: After signing a five-year extension in early September, produced 44 total tackles, nine pass breakups and an interception en route to his second AP First Team All-Pro selection and fourth Pro Bowl nod of his career. He was also named to the PFWA's All-NFL and All-NFC teams.
- David Long Jr.: Played in all 16 games, making seven total tackles.
- Donte Deayon (Reserve/Future): Spent the 2020 season on the Rams' practice squad.
- Tyrique McGhee (Reserve/Future): Undrafted free agent signee out of Georgia who spent his rookie 2020 season on the the Rams' practice squad. Listed as a defensive back on the roster because of his versatility, having played multiple spots in Georgia's secondary in college – safety, cornerback and "star" (hybrid slot corner position).
Scheduled to become a free agent
- Troy Hill (unrestricted – Free Agent Spotlight): Tied with safety Jordan Fuller for second on the team in interceptions (three) and tied with linebacker Micah Kiser for third in tackles (77). Returned two of those interceptions for touchdowns, as well as a fumble, and his versatility was pivotal in allowing the Rams to use Ramsey in multiple spots throughout the secondary.
- Darious Williams (restricted – Free Agent Spotlight): Led the Rams defense with four interceptions and 14 pass breakups, adding 44 total tackles in a breakout third season. Since Williams is a restricted free agent, the Rams have the ability to tender him a contract and secure right of first refusal for any he receives from any others.
Take a look back at the top shots of the Rams cornerbacks from the 2020 season.
Cornerback (20) Jalen Ramsey of the Los Angeles Rams intercepts a pass against the Chicago Bears during the Rams 24-10 victory over the Bears in a Week 7 NFL Monday Night Football Game, Monday, October 26, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (Jeff Lewis/LA Rams)
David Long Jr. of the Los Angeles Rams during game action while playing against the New York Jets during the Rams 20-23 loss to the Jets during a Week 15 regular season game, Sunday, December 20, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (Jeff Lewis/LA Rams)
Troy Hill of the Los Angeles Rams breaks up a pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the Rams 18-7 victory in a Week 17 game, Sunday, January 3, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (Jeff Lewis/LA Rams)
Defensive back (31) Darious Williams of the Los Angeles Rams breaks up a pass against the Chicago Bears during the Rams 24-10 victory over the Bears in a Week 7 NFL Monday Night Football Game, Monday, October 26, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (Jeff Lewis/LA Rams)
Troy Hill of the Los Angeles Rams intercepts a pass and returns it for a pick 6 touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the Rams 18-7 victory in a Week 17 game, Sunday, January 3, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (Jeff Lewis/LA Rams)
Defensive back (31) Darious Williams of the Los Angeles Rams intercepts a pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the Rams 23-16 victory over the Seahawks in an NFL Week 10 regular season game, Sunday, November 15, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (Jeff Lewis/LA Rams)
Jalen Ramsey of the Los Angeles Rams leaps and bats down the ball while defending DeAndre Hopkins of the Arizona Cardinals during the Rams 18-7 victory in a Week 17 game, Sunday, January 3, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (Jeff Lewis/LA Rams)
Cornerback (22) Troy Hill of the Los Angeles Rams intercepts a pass and runs for a pick 6 touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the Rams 38-28 victory over the Cardinals during an NFL regular season Week 13 football game, Sunday, December 6, 2020, in Glendale, AZ. (Jeff Lewis/LA Rams)
