3 ILBs the LA Rams can steal in NFL Free Agency market

Josh Bynes

And my third bargain is the battle-tested veteran Josh Bynes, another ex-Raven linebacker, who most recently played for the Cincinnati Bengals where he also played in all 16 games and amassed 99 tackles.

Bynes had an under-the-radar good season on a bad Bengals team last year. Bynes very quietly had one of the strongest careers among active linebackers. His Pro Football Focus grade of  52.4 was simply a tough year for a really good player

He really stands out in pass coverage and is a sure tackler that represents great value on the free-agent market. He has consistently been highly rated throughout his career wherever he’s played, with earlier stops in Detroit and Arizona.

Bynes will likely always be remembered fondly in Baltimore for one particular tackle, however – when he made the final tackle against running back Ted Ginn Jr., just shy of the goal line to secure their 34-31 Super Bowl XLVII win. That was a singular play in Ravens lore, and he’s just the sort of veteran clutch player that would be a welcome addition to the Rams defense.

Signed for just $1.6 million last year, he’d be a bargain signing for a cash-strapped team in search of a veteran linebacking presence.

Who said the LA Rams can’t find talent for the heart of the defense. Here are three excellent options to sign to the team, and due to their relative anonymity, they should all be affordable options.