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Rams do not see much free-agency movement on Thursday

Rams quarterback Case Keenum went 3-2 in five starts last season.

Rams quarterback Case Keenum went 3-2 in five starts last season.

(Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press)
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After a frenetic opening day to free agency, it was mostly quiet Thursday -- at least outwardly -- for the Rams.

A day after unrestricted free-agent cornerback Janoris Jenkins and safety Rodney McLeod joined other teams, and safety/linebacker Mark Barron and defensive end William Hayes re-signed with the Rams, there have been no major moves.

Running back Benny Cunningham, a restricted free agent who received an original-round tender from the Rams, reportedly visited the New England Patriots on Thursday.

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The Rams have the right of first refusal if Cunningham receives an offer sheet from another team. There would be no compensation for the Rams if Cunningham signs elsewhere.

Cunningham tweeted about his trip to New England. “Back In Nashville.. Visit went great and I really enjoyed the hospitality.. All around great experience #FirstClass #GreatOrganization”

Defensive linemen Eugene Sims and Nick Fairley, kicker Greg Zuerlein, tight end/fullback Cory Harkey, and receiver Wes Welker are unrestricted free agents.

The Rams also are waiting to see what offers, if any, quarterback Case Keenum receives. The Rams offered Keenum, an restricted free agent, the first-round tender of about $3.6 million.

If Keenum receives an offer sheet from another team, and the Rams choose not to match it, the Rams would be awarded a first-round draft pick as compensation if Keenum signs with the other team.

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The Rams are regarded as possible landing spots for other quarterbacks through free agency, trades or the draft.

Robert Griffin III was released by the Washington Redskins and is searching for a new employer. The New York Jets’ Ryan Fitzpatrick is an unrestricted free agent.

Brian Hoyer of the Houston Texans and Mark Sanchez of the Philadelphia Eagles could possibly be traded after their teams signed Brock Osweiler and Chase Daniel, respectively.

The Rams have the 15th pick in the draft.

Follow Gary Klein on Twitter: @LATimesklein

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