The Los Angeles Rams don’t have many talented receivers, but Tavon Austin is an exception.
Though he still has yet to live up to his full potential, the organization wants to lock him up long term with a contract extension, per Aaron Wilson of the National Football Post.
Rams are signing wide receiver Tavon Austin to a contract extension to be announced soon, according to sources
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 27, 2016
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the terms of the deal shortly after Wilson broke the news.
Rams and WR Tavon Austin reach agreement on 4-year, $42 million extension including $30M gtd, per source. Incentives can take deal to $52M.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 27, 2016
Austin, a former first-round pick for the Rams (No. 8 overall in 2013), is expected to be a top target for rookie quarterback Jared Goff in the coming years.
Last season was his finest as a professional. Austin tallied 907 yards and nine touchdowns on offense (473 yards and five touchdowns receiving, 434 yards and four touchdowns running) and added another touchdown on a punt return.
People forget that @Tayaustin01 is a scoring machine ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/VeiEIqm7Bd
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) August 22, 2016