LA Rams have agreement with DE Quinton Coples, says agent

The Los Angeles Rams are closing in on a contract with former Jets first-round pick Quinton Coples, a source close to the situation said.

Coples’ agent, Chad Speck, confirmed the two sides had reached an agreement.

Coples never lived up to his first-round status over his three seasons in New York, notching a total of 16,5 sacks, before being cut by the Jets in November. Coples played the remainder of the season with the Miami Dolphins before being released last month.

For the Rams, it’s a low-risk, potential high-reward move for a 25-year-old defensive end with remaining upside. Coples could bolster a defensive end rotation that includes Robert Qui, who is retuing from a back injury, and Eugene Sims and William Hayes.

And Rams defensive coordinator Gregg Williams and defensive-minded head coach Jeff Fisher have a track record of figuring out ways to best utilize players who fell out of favor elsewhere. See Mark Barron.

According to NFL.com, the deal for Coples is expected to be worth $6.5 million with a max value of $9.75 million

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