The Los Angeles Rams have agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract extension with tight end Tyler Higbee to prevent him from entering free agency, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. This move ensures Higbee will remain with the Rams beyond the current season.
Tyler Higbee’s Tenure and Contract History with the Rams
Tyler Higbee, 33, originally joined the Rams after being selected in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft from Western Kentucky. He initially signed a four-year rookie contract worth $2.92 million, including a signing bonus of $580,860. Over time, Higbee’s performance earned him several contract extensions, including a four-year, $29 million deal prior to his most recent extension.
Before this latest agreement, Higbee was scheduled to earn a base salary of $6.25 million in 2023 under a three-year, $27 million contract extension. He was projected to become an unrestricted free agent in 2026.
Performance Overview from the 2025 Season
During the 2025 season, Higbee appeared in 10 games and caught 25 passes from 36 targets, accumulating 281 yards with an average of 11.2 yards per catch and scoring three touchdowns. His contributions have been valuable to the Rams’ offense in recent years.
Ensuring Stability for the Rams’ Offense Moving Forward
By re-signing Tyler Higbee through 2027, the Rams reinforce their tight end position, keeping a reliable player who has proven consistent on the field. This extension reflects the team’s commitment to maintaining experienced talent as they prepare for upcoming seasons.
Sources: The #Rams and TE Tyler Higbee have agreed to a two-year, $8M deal to keep him in Los Angeles for an 11th season and beyond, per his agent @ErikBurkhardt of @RocNationSports.
Higbee remains a valuable player and leader for Sean McVay and the locker room as the Rams’… pic.twitter.com/pVwIB4kQhU
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 6, 2026
