FOX Sports’ Alex Marvez reports that the St. Louis Rams “have a deal in place” with cornerback Cortland Finnegan worth roughly $50 million over five years. It sounds like Finnegan will sign the contract, officially, during his Friday visit to Rams headquarters.
One of the most versatile cornerbacks in football, Finnegan played right corner in Tennessee’s base defense and kicked inside to cover the slot in the nickel. Though not blessed with prototypical size -- Finnegan is generously listed at 5-foot-10, 188 -- he is a physical defensive back with playmaking ability.
He’s piled up 14 interceptions, three forced fumbles, and six sacks over his first six NFL seasons.
Finnegan, who turned 28 in February, will quickly assume No. 1 cornerback duties in St. Louis based on his fat paycheck and knowledge of Jeff Fisher’s schemes.
Finnegan was the No. 1 cornerback on PFT’s Hot 100 Free Agency list.
Next up is Brandon Carr, who was in Dallas on Tuesday night visiting the Cowboys.