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Rams Sign Linebacker Nate Landman to Three-Year, $22.5 Million Extension With $15.67 Million Guaranteed

The deal rewards the captain for an NFL-leading forced-fumble surge.

Overview

  • SportsTrust Advisors announced the agreement Saturday, with terms reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
  • Landman arrived in March on a one-year veteran-minimum contract before emerging as a defensive mainstay.
  • Through 10 games this season, the 27-year-old has 91 tackles, four forced fumbles, four passes defensed, two fumble recoveries, 1.5 sacks and three quarterback hits.
  • He wears the green dot for coordinator Chris Shula’s defense and was named a team captain in his first Rams season.
  • His impact has helped Los Angeles hold opponents to 17.2 points per game, the second fewest in the NFL this year.