Rams news: Todd Gurley has 'all options on the table' with L.A.

Los Angeles Rams superstar running back Todd Gurley reportedly has "all options on the table" with the team this coming offseason.

The Los Angeles Rams are heading into the offseason with a lot of questions surrounding running back Todd Gurley that need answers.

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, head coach Sean McVay plans to meet with Gurley to discuss his future and that “all options are on the table.” There would be more than $10 million in cap hit if the Rams were to cut Gurley and Rapoport believes a trade is a more likely outcome.

“From what I am told, what the Rams want to do — and what coach Sean McVay specifically wants to do — is sit down with Gurley before any decision was made,” Rapoport said. “So that's probably going to happen before they decide how are they going to proceed with someone who at times has been the best running back in the NFL.”

“Obviously this is not a simple decision. Cutting him just to save cash would be something that, while theoretically possible, cap-wise would be extremely difficult, more than $10M in a salary-cap hit just for releasing him and if they did it before June 1 it would be astronomical. Trading him would be more possible, obviously they would still be stuck with some of the cap hit but it would alleviate some of the cash issues. Either way whatever decision they make on Todd Gurley would probably have to be before the middle of March. That's when more than a $7 million roster bonus is due for him. A very expensive decision they have but considering what he played through, how much pain in the knee and how much of a focus has been on him, you can certainly understand why at least all options are on the table here.”

What the Rams ultimately end up deciding to do with Todd Gurley will make a significant impact on the landscape of their 2020 season. If he can return and play at a high level, then it would be intriguing. Having to trade him while his value has taken a hit could lead to an underwhelming result.

It seems the large contract that Gurley received is serving as a stern reminder that investing too much into the running back position can become troublesome down the road. Investing in an elite talent makes sense on the surface, but a lack of durability can be tough to overcome.