Rams will pay up to keep Sammy. I believe the extension might be announced even before end of season. Rams can get him cheaper now than if they wait till off-season free agency to try and price him.
Rams need Sammy for 2 fold - they got a big expensive stadium that's self-funded and it needs to get packed. He's the electric talent on offense needed to attract bums to the seat. Yes Donald's awesome on D, but DTs don't bring fan excitement like offense. And Rams NEED Sammy to make Goff into a franchise QB. Their chemistry will grow I have no doubt over time. Thursday night was the first time I saw Sammy play with confidence in a Rams uniform. He's still feeling his way with the offense.