The first week of free agency is in the books and although the Los Angeles Rams sat out most of the frenzy, they did make a couple of notable moves. They signed Dante Fowler Jr. and Eric Weddle before the festivities began, while also watching Rodger Saffold and Lamarcus Joyner leave.

Looking back on the week that was, there are still questions to be answered and holes to be filled. In this edition of the Rams Twitter Mailbag, we look at potential free agent targets and a player on the trade block.

Emmanuel Ogbah has a ton of potential, but in three years as a starter, he has just 12.5 sacks and has seen his sack totals drop each season. That being said, I’d still be open to trading a late-round pick for him. His $2.1 million cap hit is almost sure to be lower than anyone the Rams could sign in free agency and he’s only 25.

I just wouldn’t give up anything more than a fifth-rounder, considering he’ll be a free agent after next season.

To be clear, the only starting defensive backs who aren’t under contract through 2020 are Marcus Peters and Aqib Talib. Nickell Robey-Coleman, Eric Weddle and John Johnson are all signed for the next two seasons.

However, the Rams do have to address the secondary soon. They could be without both Talib and Peters in 2020, leaving a gaping hole at cornerback. And Weddle isn’t even certain to play beyond next season.

Trading back and adding mid-round picks to draft defensive backs is a good strategy. The secondary isn’t a huge concern right now, but expect the Rams to prepare for the future this offseason.

I have a feeling they will. With Ndamukong Suh on his way out and Michael Brockers regressing in 2018, the Rams could use some depth on the defensive line. Ethan Westbrooks has made some impactful plays the last two seasons and has good versatility. He’ll be an affordable player to keep and could play significant snaps if need be.

He’s definitely someone the Rams should have their eye on, and given their reported interest in Clay Matthews, there’s no reason they shouldn’t also be looking into Justin Houston. He’s 30 years old, but he’s posted at least 7.5 sacks in six of the last seven seasons, and the only time he fell short was in 2016 when he played five games.

He’s a perfect fit at outside linebacker opposite Dante Fowler Jr., would provide a spark in the pass rush and could help coach up younger guys like Ogbonnia Okoronkwo.

I’m not exactly sure if they’ve considered restructuring the deals of Johnny Hekker or Greg Zuerlein, but neither would free up much money. Restructuring Hekker’s contract would clear $1.7 million, while Zuerlein wouldn’t create any cap space because this is the last year of his deal.

I don’t think they’ll bring back Sean Mannion, only because he’s shown very little progress and potential in the NFL. He’s also not someone who is “Sean McVay’s guy.” In other words, McVay didn’t bring him in.

Using a late-round pick on a quarterback is the cheaper option for the Rams, but I’m not sure a rookie would offer much more than Brandon Allen in the immediate future. Luis Perez is definitely someone the Rams should bring back for another shot at backing up Jared Goff, and not just because he’s playing well in the AAF.

Les Snead has already mentioned Micah Kiser as someone who could replace Mark Barron, but there’s been little made about Okoronkwo. Last season was essentially a redshirt year for him, but he still has the ability to become a future starter. He should at least get on the field next season, assuming he’s healthy.

I’d be open to signing Tim Jernigan to a one-year deal if the price is right, but I’d prefer someone like Danny Shelton, who’s more of a true nose tackle. Shaq Barrett should’ve been high on the Rams’ wish list with his ties to Wade Phillips (signed with Bucs), and T.J. Yeldon is someone I mentioned as a possible target if C.J. Anderson leaves.

He’s a talented pass catcher and a solid runner who wouldn’t force the Rams to change their offense when subbing in for Todd Gurley.

From @WiserZach: What’s the realistic outlook for the next 2 seasons in regards to cap space. Are the Rams screwed with TG’s early extension and then having to address Goff soon? Or do you think that LA being a destination team will help bring in short term, not hugely significant cap hits that the rams can continue to rely on?

Todd Gurley’s extension doesn’t look great right now with all the uncertainty surrounding his knee, but it doesn’t put them in trouble with the cap. The bigger concern is signing Jared Goff to an extension that will likely pay him more than $28 million per year.

Fortunately, they have time with Goff being under contract for two more years and the franchise tag being an option after that. With that coming up, the better path for Los Angeles is to draft young players who will be cheaper than any free agents.