The Los Angeles Rams lost Gerald Everett to the Seattle Seahawks in free agency, but they did bring back their other free-agent tight end. The team announced on Thursday that Johnny Mundt has agreed to a one-year deal to stay in L.A.
Mundt was initially a restricted free agent but the Rams chose not to tender him by Wednesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline. As a result, he became an unrestricted free agent.
Had the Rams tendered him as a restricted free agent, they would’ve paid him at least $2.1 million for 2021 alone, which was a high price for a reserve tight end.
The terms of his one-year deal were not released, but it’s likely for significantly less than the $2.1 million tender.
Last season, Mundt caught four passes for 53 yards, suiting up for all 16 games. He’s primarily a blocker and special teams player but has shown the ability to contribute as a receiver when needed.
He joined the Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2017 and has remained with the team ever since.
