The Los Angeles Rams took a major step in the right direction this past season with their first playoff appearance in over a decade.

However, there are several looming decisions that the front office has to make this offseason in order to maintain and further improve the roster. One of these decisions involves the future of former Pro Bowl outside linebacker Robert Quinn, as Vinnie Iyer of Sporting News speculates that it may require the 27-year-old to take a pay cut to remain in Los Angeles.

Quinn is still relatively young, turning 28 in May. After an incredibly slow first half of the 2017 season, he reeled off six sacks in the Rams' final six regular-season games. The only way Quinn stays in LA is if he agrees to a pay cut.

Quinn is set to enter the third year of his four-year, $57 million deal that has over $25 million in base salary and bonuses remaining on the contract. This includes $12.4 million for the 2018 season with just $999,354 in dead cap if the team decides to part ways with him this upcoming offseason.

Since being selected with the 14th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft by the Rams, Quinn has been one of the mainstays due to his consistent production, totaling 62.5 sacks career sacks, which is currently tied for third all-time in franchise history with Kevin Carter. Injuries have impacted his availability over the last couple of years, but he was able to get past that in 2017, playing 15 games while recording 8.5 sacks, his highest total since 2014.

Although the Rams want Quinn to take a pay cut, the team has much interest in keeping him aboard for the long haul given his impact as a pass rusher despite his transition to outside linebacker in the 3-4 defensive scheme under defensive coordinator Wade Phillips.

Los Angeles is hoping to free up more salary cap space from the current projected $40.8 million to aid their effort in re-signing a few of their key free agents, including cornerback Trumaine Johnson, safety LaMarcus Joyner, and wide receiver Sammy Watkins.