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We have made it through another week of the NFL offseason, so it is time to take a trip around the NFC West to see what is going on with the Arizona Cardinals’ division rivals.
What is new with the Los Angeles Rams?
Below are a few stories from the last week for Cardinals fans to know.
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Steve Avila gets 3 guaranteed years
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Avila, the Rams’ second-round pick, signed his rookie contract and got three years fully guaranteed. With Cardinals second-round pick B.J. Ojulari unsigned, this could set a standard for his deal.
Aaron Donald, Alaric Jackson miss mandatory minicamp but are excused
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The Rams had minicamp without defensive tackle Aaron Donald and tackle Alaric Jackson. No need to worry though. Both were excused for family reasons.
Cooper Kupp restructures deal
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Cooper Kupp restructured his contract, saving the Rams more than $10 million in cap space this year.
Competition at center?
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Brian Allen has been the Rams’ starting center, but offseason reps suggest perhaps he is in danger of losing his job.
2 Rams in top 100
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How many Rams made CBS Sports’ top 100 list? Two did.