2016 NFL Free Agency: Rams Making A Push To Keep DE William Hayes

On Monday, we had an early nugget from Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic that the Arizona Cardinals were interested in Rams DE William Hayes:

#azcardinals have expressed interest in Rams DE Williams Hayes. 8 yr vet, 30. 21.5 sacks last four years.

— Kent Somers (@kentsomers) March 7, 2016

Today though comes news from CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora that the Rams are "intent" on keeping a hold of Brah Brah Bojangles:

Rams intent on trying to keep DL William Hayes, one of few pass rushers available. He has a nice market but would not rule out a return

— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) March 9, 2016

Unlike cornerback where after the Janoris Jenkins departure the Rams are deep enough to accept the attrition, defensive end is a bit more dicey.

In 2015, the Rams went with Robert Quinn, Chris Long, Eugene Sims and Hayes as their four-deep DE contingent. Long has since been cut and both Hayes and Sims are on expiring deals.

For what has long been a position of stability for the Rams, defensive end could well turn into one of the biggest positions of need in the next month.

Stay tuned.