Jalen Ramsey New Contract Talks Don't Have a Timeline, Says Rams' Les Snead

The Los Angeles Rams plan to keep Jalen Ramsey beyond this year, but there is apparently no rush to sign the cornerback to a new deal.

"There's really no timeline on that, like when the deal gets done, at this point," general manager Les Snead said Tuesday, per Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times. "But we'd definitely like to have Jalen helping the Rams for more than just the 2020 season."

The Rams acquired Ramsey in October from the Jaguars, sending Jacksonville two first-round picks and a 2021 fourth-round pick.

Though he has another year under team control before hitting free agency, it would be a heavy price to pay for less than two full seasons of a player.

The 25-year-old is set to make $13.7 million in 2020 as part of the fifth-year option on his rookie deal, per Spotrac. After earning three straight Pro Bowl selections, he'll likely command even more on the open market on a long-term deal.

Ramsey appeared in nine games with Los Angeles last season, totaling 33 tackles, one interception and four passes defended.

The problem for the Rams could be fitting the 2017 All-Pro under the cap with several other big names taking up space.

Los Angeles has four players with a cap hit of at least $16 million next year, with Jared Goff leading the way at $36 million, per Spotrac. Aaron Donald, Todd Gurley and Brandin Cooks also have high salaries and likely aren't going anywhere.

The Rams also missed the playoffs last year after a disappointing 9-7 season despite spending big on players and giving up future capital with trades. They could see how the 2020 season pans out before focusing on an extension that could set the team back even further.