Rams Reach Contract Extension With Tavon Austin
- Updated: August 27, 2016
According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network the Los Angeles Rams have reached a contract extension with Tavon Austin.
Source: The #Rams are signing WR Tavon Austin to a 4-year extension. They lock up their former first-round pick and playmaker.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 27, 2016
Rapoport reported further details on the deal.
#Rams extension with WR Tavon Austin is for 4 years and worth $42 million with $30 million in guarantees, source said. 6 years total deal
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 27, 2016
Austin was the 8th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. He has spent his entire career in the Rams organization.
Last season with the club he played in 16 games starting in 14 of them. He made 52 receptions for 473 yards with 5 touchdowns.
He also found success running the ball as he had 52 carries for 434 yards and 4 touchdowns. Los Angeles has locked up one of their weapons going forward.
As more information surfaces on the Rams and their roster moves we will keep you up to date.
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