Originally posted by Trajik1:
I'm surprised we haven't brought in Atogwe 
This could be why...
Per MM...
Here's the thumbnail version of what's happening: Right now, the Rams own the right of first refusal with no compensation required. Teams have until April 15 to sign restricted free agents to an offer sheet. The Rams tendered Atogwe at the lowest level. If no team signs him to an offer sheet, the pressure turns to the Rams. If St. Louis doesn't sign him to a long-term deal, trade his rights or give him a one-year, guaranteed contract of about $7 million, they'd lose all rights to him on June 1.
That's when he would, in essence, become an unrestricted free agent. He could sign with whichever team at whatever price and the Rams would have no ability to match the deal to retain him. The 49ers - or any team - could sign him to an offer sheet before April 15, but they'd run the risk of the Rams matching the contract.
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