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Steven Jackson, the St. Louis Rams' career rushing leader, plans to void the final year of his contract to become a free agent March 12, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Monday.

St. Louis Rams veteran running back Steven Jackson has negotiated an out to his contract following the 2012 season, in lieu of an extension, both his agent and the team confirmed to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Thursday.

The Rams are confident they can improve on last year's disastrous 3-13 season and contend in the NFC West, but lingering questions still form a cloud of doubt in St. Louis, writes Mike Sando.