Kam Curl, the 26-year-old safety, has signaled he wants to remain in L.A. He’s produced 201 total tackles, 14 passes defended, and three sacks while serving as a steady tackler and blitz option for defensive coordinator Chris Shula. While he and the secondary had some struggles against Seattle this past Sunday, keeping Curl would preserve continuity on the back end and reward him for career-best tackling numbers.
Cobie Durant has emerged as a reliable ball hawk, compiling seven interceptions and two pick-sixes across four seasons, along with 26 pass breakups in total (15 in the last two seasons). Durant could command a solid free-agent market as a potential No. 2 corner or a playmaker for teams seeking more takeaways. The Rams may still have leverage, as he isn’t universally regarded as the top corner in this class, which could help Snead keep him in 2024.
Harrison Mevis, an exclusive-right free agent, represents a straightforward re-signing case. His late-season heroics and popularity with fans make a one-year tender appealing, especially given the Rams’ need for reliable kicking in a year with limited specialty options.
Beyond these three, the Rams could consider Jimmy Garoppolo for quarterback depth and mentoring of Matthew Stafford’s successor, though he’s unlikely to command a sizable market. Linebacker Troy Reeder could bolster depth and special-teams, but Los Angeles will also weigh the status of veterans such as Rob Havenstein and D.J. Humphries, who may be out in free agency, as they shape plans for the offensive line.
As Snead and the scouting staff split attention between free agency and the draft, re-signing Curl, Durant, and Mevis offers a balanced path to immediate contribution while preserving flexibility for future additions on the roster.
