The Los Angeles Rams have been rather quiet in free agency lately, but they might be much more aggressive this offseason with over $35 million in budget space. The Rams had an unexpected season in 2023, going 10-7 and qualifying for the postseason, mostly because of their exceptional rookie class. For a squad that many had written off before, it was a great season, but the pressure is back on for 2024. However, general manager Les Snead has never shied away from aggression, and he might have found the ideal target if he decides to go all out this offseason. Danielle Hunter, a four-time Pro Bowl selection and defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings.
“The Rams have money to spend in free agency, and filling the edge rushing need should be a priority,” according to ESPN. In 2023, Hunter led the league in sacks with the Vikings (16.5), and he also forced four fumbles. By adding Hunter, the Rams would have Aaron Donald on the interior and Byron Young, who produced eight sacks in his first season, as the opposing productive veteran force. You may improve a pass rush in this way.” Hunter, 29, has spent nine years with the Vikings, though he missed all of 2020 because of a serious neck injury. With 87.5 sacks in eight seasons, he has been a dominant force throughout his career aside from that. A strong group of pass-rushers for L.A.
Hunter’s market value is little over $20 million a year, according to Spotrac. It’s a steep price to pay, but many teams will gladly pay it for a player like Hunter, who ESPN rates as the eighth-best free agent in this class.
