Should the LA Rams kick tires on FA safety Reshad Jones?

The LA Rams need depth at safety to fill voids by Eric Weddle and Marqui Christian. Should the Rams kick the tires of just release safety Reshad Jones?

The LA Rams do not have much money to spend in the 2020 NFL Free Agency market. So the team must be prudent, and a bit stingy, to get the most bang for the buck. Of course, that runs counter to the intentions of NFL veteran players who enter the same marketplace. Players want the most money, and the longest-term contract possible.

But as oftentimes happens in the free market, there are the have’s and the have not’s. Some players land incredibly lucrative contracts. Other players do not generate much interest and scramble to find a team willing to afford them a chance to earn a roster spot.  Still, other players fall somewhere in between. Right now, the LA Rams need to kick some tires to determine where Reshad Jones sees himself.

Kicking the tires is not signing the man.  And based on the player’s recent NFL contract, he will likely be out of the LA Rams price range. But that should not deter the Rams’ front office from reaching out.

The Rams had a similar situation when the Baltimore Ravens parted ways with now-retired safety Eric Weddle. That resulted in a two-year team-friendly deal which helped out the Rams a great deal when safety John Johnson was injured.

Now the team has an opportunity to determine if Reshad Jones would like a similar arrangement. A one-year deal to play in Los Angeles, plus a one-year team option year. Safety Eric Weddle’s production skyrocketed as a Rams’ safety.

Perhaps Jones can reclaim his 5 interceptions and 135 tackles from his 2015 performance. That would be a wonderful addition to the Rams 2020 defense. If he’s too expensive for the Rams, another team can sign him.