Between now and the July 22 training camp report date at Loyola Marymount University for rookies and veterans, theRams.com will be taking an updated look at positions on the team's roster.
The series continues with a refresher on the defensive line.
Key offseason moves
- Signed veteran DT Poona Ford to a three-year deal. The Rams had a need at the position with the loss of Bobby Brown III in free agency, and they added one of the best run-stoppers available in free agency this year. He's also shown the coaches more as a pass-rusher than they initially expected.
- Selected Ohio State DT Ty Hamilton in the fifth round in this year's draft. Los Angeles also had to replace Neville Gallimore on the interior, so addressing that part of the defensive line further in the draft made sense. According to Pro Football Focus, Hamilton ranked eighth in run stop rate among interior defensive linemen drafted in 2025.
Who's under contract
2024 stats: 62 total tackles (10 for loss) and eight sacks in 17 games (16 starts). 10 tackles (four for loss) and three sacks in two playoff starts.
2024 stats: 44 total tackles (10 for loss) and team-high 8.5 sacks in 17 games (eight starts). Two tackles (one for loss) and 1.5 sacks in two playoff starts (exited with an injury early in game two).
2024 stats: 39 total tackles (eight for loss) and three sacks while starting all 17 games for the Chargers. Three tackles (one for loss) in one playoff start.
2024 stats: 29 total tackles (two for loss) and 0.5 sacks in 16 games played. Seven tackles in two playoff games.
2024 stats: Missed entire season due to injury.
2024 stats: 12 total tackles (one for loss) and one sack in 10 games played. Two tackles and one sack in two playoff games.
2024 stats: 51 total tackles (six for loss) and 3.5 sacks starting all 16 games for the national champions, Ohio State.
2024 stats: Joined team in early December as practice squad signee and spent the remainder of the season on it.
2024 stats: 14 total tackles (two for loss) and one sack in 15 games in his final collegiate season at Texas.
2024 stats: 22 total tackles (five for loss) and 0.5 sacks in 13 games played (one start) in his final collegiate season at Oklahoma.
What's next
Building on the success of last season, particularly from a pass rush standpoint, and getting Ford comfortable. Things began to click for this group as they learned how to rush and play off of one another, and understood when those opportunities were. Ford's assimilation will be especially important as the group looks to improve on some of the shortcomings of last year's run defense.
