It isn’t a shock to see so many analysts connect the Los Angeles Rams to free-agent cornerbacks. General manager Les Snead said recently that the team will attack the position, and the Rams have the salary cap firepower and draft capital to completely revamp the unit.

So, with free agency around the corner (the unofficial start is March 9), ESPN’s Matt Bowen played matchmaker with some of the best names expected to be on the open market next month. He picked New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor for the Rams.

The Rams’ lack of speed in the secondary — which showed up in their NFC Championship Game loss to the Seahawks — must be addressed this offseason. Taylor, who had two interceptions with the Saints in 2025, would provide the Rams a versatile cover corner with disruptive traits and the ability to play outside or in the slot. Chicago and Las Vegas are good fits, as well.

Taylor is not a new name on the list of potential Rams suitors.

He was a speculative trade target during the 2025 season and will be one of the most-coveted free agents at his position this spring. Taylor, 27, had two interceptions, 59 combined tackles and 11 defended passes this past season. He has an ideal frame at 6-foot and 199 pounds and is experienced enough to be a good upgrade at the position, regardless of how many of the Rams’ impending free-agent cornerbacks hit the open market.

The only question around Taylor will be his price. Spotrac estimates his market value at $11.2 million annually on an estimated three-year, $33.5 million deal this offseason. Would the Rams pay that for his services? We’ll find out in a few weeks.

This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: ESPN analyst says free-agent CB is ‘best fit’ for Rams

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