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Rams Lock Up Defensive Captain Nate Landman on Three-Year, $22.5 Million Deal

The move rewards a breakout season with 91 tackles plus four forced fumbles as he serves as the Rams' on-field signal-caller.

Overview

  • Landman agreed to a three-year, $22.5 million extension that includes $15.67 million guaranteed, according to ESPN after an agency announcement.
  • The 27-year-old has 91 tackles and four forced fumbles through 10 games, ranking among the NFL leaders while wearing the defense’s green dot.
  • He joined Los Angeles in March on a one-year, $1.1 million veteran-minimum contract after three seasons with the Falcons and a 2024 shoulder surgery.
  • Voted a captain in his first Rams season, Landman has drawn praise from coach Sean McVay for leadership and competitiveness.
  • The 8-2 Rams, allowing 17.2 points per game (second fewest), make a notable investment at interior linebacker under GM Les Snead.