Over the past three years, the Los Angeles Rams have been able to take advantage of cheap defensive talent on rookie deals. It's a testament to general manager Les Snead and the draft process . Last season, both Jared Verse and Byron Young set career highs with 7.5 and 12 sacks, respectively. Verse was taken 19th overall in 2024 and accounted for just $4.1 million against the cap in 2025. Young was even cheaper as a former third-round pick at $1.5 million.  Heading into 2026, Young will be in the final year of his rookie contract and will be expecting a large extension. On Friday, the Houston Texans signed Will Anderson Jr . to a three-year, $150 million extension. While Young won’t cost that much, it is a reminder of how expensive premier pass rushers on the edge can be. It’s very possible that Verse ends up closer to Anderson’s number when he is eligible for an extension after this season.  Since 2023, the Rams have been able to benefit from the smaller contracts of players like Young.…