Rams Restructure Brian Allen Contract, Free Up Cap Space

Los Angeles Rams center Brian Allen was limited to seven games played for the club in 2022 due to a knee injury.

Los Angeles Rams Center Brian Allen is no stranger to protecting his team. 

Therefore, it should come as no surprise that the 27-year-old veteran offensive lineman is willing to provide the team with some financial assistance, as well. 

According to OverTheCap.com’s Jason Fitzgerald, Allen, and the Rams have agreed to rework his contract to save $3.2 million against the cap in 2023.

Allen first joined the Rams as a fourth-round selection (111 overall) in the 2018 NFL Draft. After playing out the final year of his four-year, $3.1 million rookie contract, the Michigan State product tested the unrestricted free agent market in the 2022 offseason. However, he ultimately agreed to a three-year, $24 million deal to return to Los Angeles.

A knee injury limited Allen to appearing in seven games for the Rams, making all seven starts at center. Still, he was rated by Pro Football Focus as the No. 17 center out of 36 qualifying players.

While Allen was the subject of rumors surrounding his being a potential cap, the Rams were undoubtedly reluctant to part ways with his experience, as well as his prowess at the position, when healthy. 

The Rams offensive line struggled mightily in 2022, with injuries playing a major role in their decline. Fellow Rams’ linemen Joe Noteboom (Achilles),  Logan Bruss (knee), Tremayne Anchrum (fibula) and Alaric Jackson (blood clots) all suffered season-ending injuries.

In addition, David Edwards (concussion), Coleman Shelton (ankle) and Chandler Brewer (knee) all missed significant time, as well.

As a result, L.A.’s unit often featured reserves and in-season signees — including Oday Aboushi, Matt Skura, and Ty Nsekhe — rotating in and out of their starting lineup. 

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