Rams act quickly to reinforce pass rush after losing Eddie Walls III

The Los Angeles Rams had plenty of hope for undrafted rookie Eddie Walls III. So it comes as no surprise that the outside linebacker's season-ending injury in OTAs prompted general manager Les Snead to spring into action.

Rather than try his luck with another undrafted rookie, Snead cleverly snatched up former Giants edge rusher Tomon Fox.

Fox, a free agent this offseason, was never quite good enough to secure a lasting spot on the Giants' roster, but not quite bad enough to be outright released. Now 28 years old, he offers positional versatility at 6-foot-3 and 245 pounds and brings seasoned experience to LA's 90-man unit.

Over four seasons with the G-Men, Fox appeared in 37 games, starting two, and notched 45 tackles, two sacks, and five tackles for loss. He spent most of his time in New York toggling between the practice squad and the active roster. Now, he will open a new chapter in Los Angeles.

Tomon Fox may surprise Rams fans in training camp

The Rams lay claim to two of the league's best pass rushers in Myles Garrett (23 sacks last season, most in the league) and Byron Young (12, tied for eighth). There is undeniable upside in second-year outside linebacker Josaiah Stewart. The rest of the pass-rushing juice comes from the interior of the defensive line, from the likes of Kobie Turner and Braden Fiske. Beyond the foregoing trio, the rotation is wide open, which is why Walls was an intriguing name to keep around.

To that point, Keir Thomas II, Desjuan Johnson, and rookies Wesley Bailey and Darryl Peterson fill out the rest of the OLB depth chart. Not exactly a grizzled crew. Fox brings instant experience to a rather sparse position.

That could prove quite useful in a backend rotational role, or even just as practice-squad depth. Fox should, though, be favored to beat out the youngsters. While rookies can always earn a roster spot in LA, Fox brings a bit more dependability to a position that needs it if the Rams are going to survive a grueling schedule and make an extended run in the playoffs.

Even though Fox is unlikely to be a significant contributor for the Horns, simply stepping in to give the starters timely rest should be enough to keep this defense sharp and on point. He's no Myles Garrett, but Fox may be just what the doctor ordered.

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