Overview
- On the Mythical Kitchen podcast, Macaulay Culkin called Poona Ford the Rams’ “quiet MVP” and “unsung hero,” adding that the nose tackle would be paid more if he were an inch taller.
- Pro Football Focus gives Ford an 84.0 run-defense grade, third among 129 interior linemen, with the Rams yielding about 3.9 yards per carry after allowing 4.6 in 2024.
- Yahoo Sports reports Los Angeles ranked No. 1 in run defense by PFF before Week 15 and held a top rushing opponent to 70 yards on the ground in Week 16.
- Coverage traces Ford’s signing to an offseason push for a middle run-stopper, a need actress Brenda Song highlighted in advice to defensive coordinator Chris Shula.
- Outlets disagree on details of Ford’s deal and counting stats, with reports ranging from three years at $27.6 million to two years at $44 million and listing roughly 40 tackles along with either a sack or three tackles for loss.