We’re closing in on the April 22 deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets with other clubs, which means that players in that position have a good idea about whether that’s a likely development.
In most cases, an offer would have already come and the absence of one means it is time to sign the restricted free agent tender that allows them to stay with their current club. Jason LaCanfora of CBS Sports reports that’s what Rams running back Benny Cunningham has done.
Cunningham visited the Patriots early in free agency, but never signed an offer sheet and the Patriots have since added Donald Brown to their backfield mix.
Cunningham has played 46 games for the Rams over the last two seasons and his offensive contributions have primarily come as a receiver out of the backfield. Cunningham has 71 catches for 602 yards over the last two seasons while also serving as the team’s No. 1 kickoff returner.
With Cunningham back, the Rams return their top three backs from last season with Todd Gurley and Tre Mason rounding out the backfield crew.
