Rams Decline Forbes Option, Boost Cornerback Depth

On May 2nd, the Los Angeles Rams just declined the 5th year option on Cornerback Emanuel Forbes, their young standout from the secondary.

Drafted 16th overall by the Washington commanders back in 2023, Forbes became a free agent possibility after this season since the...

Rams skipped that $12.6 million, fully guaranteed deal for 2027.

Earlier this off season, the Rams beefed up their corner room by adding Trent McDuffy and Jalen Watson, both locked in for at least three more.

Seasons. That move gives them solid depth without tying up big money on Forbes just yet.

Forbes earned his spot after the commanders waved him in 2024, and the Rams scooped him right off the waiver wire, keeping his rookie.

Contract. Intact. Then in 2025, he broke out as a full-time starter with career highs and tackles and picks.

The team still has until next March to work out a new deal before his current contract expires, so this isn't a total goodbye.

It keeps their options flexible while they build around those new vets in the backfield.

Rams front office stays strategic, balancing breakout talent with proven locks, smart play in a league where every dollar counts.