The Los Angeles Rams have begun freeing up cap space even though the new league year doesn’t start for another
three weeks. After spending six seasons in Los Angeles, the organization announced on Wednesday that veteran
center Brian Allen had been released.
After being demoted to a backup position behind Coleman Shelton in the previous season, Allen was once a starter.
Allen’s $8.05 million salary cap charge this season made Allen’s release by the Rams inevitable.
How much money the Rams save from this move is the question that many are asking. The Rams will take on $3.15
million in dead money in exchange for saving $4.9 million in cap space, according to Over The Cap. Allen will only be
able to claim $3.15 million in 2024 as opposed to putting $8.05 million against the cap.
Although not a significant savings, it is sufficient for the Rams to add a player who could start at another position. In
the event that Shelton chooses to opt out of his deal and become a free agent this offseason, it also provides the Rams
additional cash to spend on him.
In 2022, Allen inked a $18 million three-year contract deal, but because of injuries, he only started seven games
during that time. The player who was formerly selected in the fourth round did contribute to the Rams’ 2021 Super
Bowl victory, starting 16 games in the regular season and all four in the postseason.
