Dallas Cowboys' Cole Beasley makes a reception in front of St. Louis Rams' Lamarcus Joyner. Joyner could move from nickel cornerback to free safety this season. File photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo

Seattle Seahawks Russell Wilson watches his pass to wide receiver Paul Richardson (10) as St. Louis Rams defensive back Lamarcus Joyner (20) defends Joyner could move from nickel cornerback to free safety this season. File photo by Jim Bryant/UPI | License Photo

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Kevin Norwood (81) is tackled by St. Louis Rams defensive back Lamarcus Joyer (20). Joyner could move from nickel cornerback to free safety this season. File photo by Jim Bryant/UPI. | License Photo

April 7 (UPI) -- Slot cornerback Lamarcus Joyner might be moving to free safety for the Los Angeles Rams.

Joyner, 26, has 139 tackles, 13 passes defended, a fumble recovery, and a forced fumble in 40 career games during his three seasons for the Rams. He has 14 starts over that span. Joyner is due $1.1 million in the final year of his four-year, $5 million contract.


ESPN reported in March that Joyner was a "real option" to switch defensive back positions.

The departure of safety T.J. McDonald opens up Maurice Alexander to move over to strong safety.

On Friday, the Los Angeles Times reported that Joyner will "get a look at safety during off-season workouts and organized team activities."

The Rams ranked No. 5 in the NFC in pass defense last season, allowing 233.2 yards per game.