Michael Hoecht

Rams extended a right of first refusal tender to RFA LB Michael Hoecht.

It’s worth $2.985 million. 26-year-old Hoecht was a 17-game starter last season, deflecting a few passes, forcing a fumble, and registering a surprising six sacks. He earned poor PFF grades, however, an assessment the Rams evidently agreed with if they’re going cheap with Hoecht’s tender. They still like his ability to absorb snaps on all three downs. It’s unlikely Hoecht gets an offer sheet elsewhere.