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Jim Thomas @jthom1
More news on Rams tender offers for restricted free agents: S Rodney McLeod tendered at second-round level ($2.356 million).
FB/TE Cory Harkey and QB Austin Davis both tendered at minimum level. ($1.542 million). Rams get matching rights but no compensation. . . .if Harkey and Davis end up elsewhere. In McLeod’s case, they get a 2nd-rounder if they chose not to match an outside offer..
Unfortunately for Rams, it’s now official. Seahawks announce they’ve signed Marshawn Lynch to 2-year extension (thru 2017 season).
Also, the Rams have made tender offers to exclusive rights free agents Chase Reynolds (special teams standout) and Brandon Washington (OL).
The tender offer to the exclusive rights free agents (less than 3 years experience) mean they must play for Rams, or not play at all.
Rams not making tender offer to C/G Tim Barnes, the Mizzou product who’s a restricted free agent.
That makes Barnes a free agent Tuesday; Rams could try to re-sign him after that for cheaper rate.
Last thing before I leave for 1-hour of “Talking Football” on 550-AM, Rams have made contract offer to QB Shaun Hill; negotiations ongoing.