Since Sean McVay was hired in 2017, the Los Angeles Rams have largely avoided making any major commitments to the linebacker position and typically look to go the cheap route, whether that means trading Ernest Jones or letting Cory Littleton depart in free agency. Aside from that one time they signed Bobby Wagner — and cut him after one season — the Rams go for value over everything when it comes to linebackers.

Such was also the case in 2025, as the Rams parted ways with leading tackler Christian Rozeboom and instead signed former undrafted free agent Nate Landman to a one-year, $1.1 million contract in free agency. Almost six months later, Landman has been named as a team captain of the defense as he looks to parlay a strong training camp into a long-term contract.

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