Rams Sign Grant Stuard for Special Teams Boost

0:00This is Corey with the story with NFL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now, subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Los Angeles Rams made a smart, under-the-radar move by signing linebacker Grant Steward to a two-year contract. While it did not grab headlines like some other deals, it targets their week special teams unit from last season. Steward stands out for his excellence on those coverage teams, which could pay off big in 2026. Other reports peg the deal at up to $5,050,000, but full details now show a base value of $4,400, $50,000. He gets $3,500,000 guaranteed, including $1,800,000 right at signing. Cap hits stay low at $1,850,000 in $2,026, and $2,600,000 in $2,027. The Rams can easily exit after year one and save $2,450,000.

1:01It's not clear yet if Steward sticks purely to special teams or backs up on defense too, since the pay exceeds the veteran minimum. Either way, his role should bolster the unit under coach Bubba Ventrone. Steward brings high character as a former college captain and Lions leader last year. Fans and analysts see this as a low-risk addition that could lift the Rams overall performance without breaking the bank. Thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode. No earbuds, no headbands, no awkward sleeping positions, just a pillow that plays your sound. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.