Rams to meet with Todd Gurley about how to proceed in 2020 and all options are on table per report
Le s than two years ago, the made the NFL's highest-paid running back, coming to terms on a four-year contract that was worth up to $60 million. The contract also included a $21 million signing bonus and $45 million guaranteed for Gurley, who was coming off an All-Pro season while helping the Rams win the NFC West division title. But after a season that saw Gurley post the lowest yardage total of his career, the Rams will with the franchise, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Thursday. Gurley's health became a question mark after Gurley's trainer, Travelle
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