One of the biggest needs for the Los Angeles Rams this offseason is inside linebacker. Though Christian Rozeboom and Omar Speights had some positive moments in the second half of the year, it’s still a position that must be addressed in either free agency or the draft.
If the Rams go the route of free agency, Dre Greenlaw is expected to be the top linebacker available. Los Angeles knows him well from their battles in the NFC West, and one analyst thinks they’d be a good fit for each other.
Mason Cameron of Pro Football Focus picked the Rams as the best landing spot for Greenlaw in free agency.
Greenlaw’s 2024 season was cut short after just 34 snaps as he worked his way back from the Achilles injury he sustained in the Super Bowl last February. Despite the limited action, his strong performances over the two previous seasons—earning 73.0-plus overall grades in both—make him a compelling free-agent option.
A move down the Pacific Coast Highway to join the Rams could be an ideal landing spot for Greenlaw. Chris Shula’s defense already features emerging stars like Jared Verse and Kobie Turner, and adding a veteran presence like Greenlaw could help solidify their unit.
There’s no denying Greenlaw’s talent but there are a few concerns. For one, he played just two games this past season after tearing his Achilles in the Super Bowl a year ago, causing him to be shut down after playing only 34 snaps in 2024. He was also limited to only three games in 2021 because of a groin injury, which required surgery.
Then there’s the fact that he’ll be 28 in May and given the severity of an Achilles tear, the older a player gets, the tougher it is for him to return to peak form.
The Rams could have interest, but given the fact that they never invest much in the position, they could also pass on a veteran with an injury history.
