Rams signed RB Steven Jackson to a five-year contract worth a maximum of $49.3 million, including $21 million in guarantees.

However, the last two years of the deal void if he hits certain performance levels, essentially making it a three-year, $29.3 million commitment. Jackson can be eligible for unrestricted free agency at age 28. Having topped 254 carries in a season just once so far, he's a good bet to be highly productive until then. Coach Scott Linehan says Jackson will be in pads for Saturday's exhibition game, but won't play. He'll probably warm up in pre-game.