5/13/2010 8:55:33 PM - The Alex Barron era ended when the first-round pick was traded to the Dallas Cowboys for linebacker Bobby Carpenter.
Said Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo, "As we continue to shape our roster and address the needs of our club, we believe this trade helps improve our team. We wish Alex the best and appreciate his efforts as a member of the St. Louis Rams."
Barron had signed his restricted free-agent tender of $2.73 million on Friday to facilitate the trade. That tender figure is correct, not the $2.621 million figure that has also been reported. The lower number is the tender for players with five accrued seasons where a first-round pick would be the compensation.
However, the tender can be higher when it is based on 110 percent of the player's previous year's salary. (more...)