5 LA Rams emergency LB signings from NFL Free Agency

ILB Woodyard

Perhaps one of the most consistent, if not overwhelming linebackers currently available is Wesley Woodyard. He is a 12 year veteran at the linebacker position and has successfully started at all four positions in the 3-4 defense. He has spent his entire NFL career playing for either the Denver Broncos or more recently, Tennessee Titans.

He can make plays on the quarterback, can play pass defense, and has the risk of missing some tackles. He stands 6-foot-0 and weighs a stocky 233-pounds, and can play all four linebacker positions in a 3-4 defense.  While a starter at one point in his career, Woodyard became a rotational player for the Titans in 2019.

Plus postseason experience

Woodyard played in three playoff games with the Titans and was part of a solid defense that allowed Tennessee to advance to the AFC Championship to face the Kansas City Chiefs. While never a pro bowler, he was consistent enough at defense to make it worth a call to have him in for a tryout.

The Rams have a pretty coveted role on this defense playing behind All-Pro defensive lineman Aaron Donald.  The Rams are proving that with the job first-time starting linebacker Micah Kiser is doing so far. He’s leading the team in tackles and doing a pretty good job of pass coverage. The Rams really do not need a superstar at linebacker. Just a durable veteran who can defend the pass and tackle a runner. Wesley Woodyard can do all of that.