In 2018, the Los Angeles Rams signed their former running back Todd Gurley to a 4-year contract extension that was worth $60 million ($45 million guaranteed). At the time this was the largest running back average annual salary and guaranteed money in NFL history.
Gurley signed the deal coming off a season where he finished 2nd in MVP voting. Unfortunately, the Rams saw concerns with the state of Gurley’s knee and made the decision to release him, taking a $20.15 million sunk cost.
Gurley tweeted at the Rams on Wednesday asking for them to pay him the money he is owed.
He spent five seasons with the Rams, helping them reach their first Super Bowl appearance in 17 years where they fell short to Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.
Obviously Gurley understands the business side to the decision, but it seems he isn’t pleased with how the Rams are doing business with him right now.
Gurley signed with the Atlanta Falcons the day after getting released, the deal getting him $3.5 million guaranteed along with $500,000 in incentives. He will get that incentive if he either rushes for 1,000 yards or scored 13 touchdowns.
