Rams’ Fisher wants QB Bradford back in 2015

Sam Bradford very well could return to St. Louis next year. (USATSI)

For two straight seasons, Rams quarterback Sam Bradford has been placed on the IR list with a torn ACL. Combining his history of injuries with his decent but not spectacular play during his five-year career, it's not difficult to understand why St. Louis might be thinking about moving on from the player it drafted No. 1 overall in 2010.

But even though the Rams flirted with the idea of drafting Johnny Manziel in 2014, NFL Network's Albert Breer says that Bradford remains in the team's plans for 2015.

For now, Bradford is scheduled to make about $13 million for 2015 and count $16.6 million against the salary cap -- which will complete his $78 million rookie deal -- but the Rams hypothetically could ask him to take a paycut for next season in order to gain some cap relief.

Either way, Rams coach Jeff Fisher told Breer that he wants Bradford back and that part of the reason he took the St. Louis job in the first place was because of the quarterback. Even as replacements Austin Davis and Shaun Hill have found some success this season, Fisher hasn't forgotten about Bradford.

Bradford's been around the team and on each road trip. The Rams will likely add a QB in the draft. But Bradford could still be '15 starter.

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) December 11, 2014

In the past four seasons, Bradford has missed 31 of 64 games due to injury. That missed time likely will cost him money heading into next year.

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