NFL free agency has begun, and we're keeping track of every major signing, trade and release of the 2025 offseason, with analysis from our NFL Nation reporters and grades from our experts. The new league year began Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET, making free agent signings official. The first round of the 2025 NFL draft begins April 24 on ESPN.
Here's a breakdown of every 2025 NFL free agent signing by the Los Angeles Rams and how each will impact the upcoming season:
Nate Landman, LB
Landman agreed to a one-year deal with the Rams.
What it means: The Rams added Landman after losing inside linebackers Christian Rozeboom (Carolina Panthers) and Jake Hummel (Baltimore Ravens) in free agency. Troy Reeder is also a free agent. Landman spent the first three years of his NFL career with the Falcons after signing with Atlanta as an undrafted free agent. In three seasons, Landman played in 36 games with 23 starts. In 13 games last season, the inside linebacker had 81 tackles and three forced fumbles.
What's the risk: It's just a one-year deal for Landman, so there's not much risk. Landman is likely to play next to Omar Speights, who started at inside linebacker last season after signing as an undrafted rookie.
Coleman Shelton, C
Shelton has agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams.
What it means: Signing Shelton gives the Rams another option at center alongside 2024 sixth-round pick Beaux Limmer, who started at the position last season. Signing Shelton gives the Rams depth as he can play guard, as well. He has experience in head coach Sean McVay's offense, as he spent the first five seasons of his NFL career in Los Angeles.
What's the risk: It depends what the terms of the deal are (it's a two-year contract but Shelton's salary has not been reported yet), but this is likely a low-risk deal for the Rams. Los Angeles lacked continuity on the offensive line last season due to injury, so by signing Shelton, they bring in a familiar face and add an option to the interior of the offensive line. It remains to be seen if the Rams envision Shelton as their starting center or if they view it as a true competition with Limmer during OTAs and training camp.
Poona Ford, DT
Ford agreed to a three-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams.
What it means: By signing Ford, the Rams add a veteran run-stopper to their young defensive front. Ford played in all 17 games for the Los Angeles Chargers last season and had 3 sacks, 39 tackles, 8.5 tackles for a loss and one interception. Ford was ProFootballFocus' fifth-highest graded interior defender last season and sixth-ranked run defender. Adding Ford could mean the Rams will not be bringing back free agent defensive tackle Bobby Brown III.
What's the risk: It's a three-year deal worth up to $29.6 million with $17 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN. The Rams prioritized adding talent to help stop the run after they allowed at least 100 or more rushing yards in 15 games -- including in both playoff games -- last season. By adding Ford, Los Angeles addressed that need early in free agency.
Davante Adams, WR
Adams agreed to a two-year deal with the Rams.
What it means: The Rams are building a high-powered offense next season behind quarterback Matthew Stafford, running back Kyren Williams and wide receivers Puka Nacua and Adams. After three injury-plagued seasons for wide receiver Cooper Kupp, this signing signals the end of his tenure with Los Angeles. Rams general manager Les Snead indicated the team was exploring adding a veteran to the receivers room during free agency and Adams brings that and more as one of the best receivers of the last decade. It will be hard to find a better one-two punch at receiver than Nacua and Adams in 2025.
What's the risk: With only $26 million guaranteed over the two-year deal, the Rams are paying Adams below the rate that elite receivers are expected to re-sign for this offseason. It's not a cheap deal for the Rams and Adams but the $23 million average salary per season is easy for the Rams to pay a veteran receiver who is showing no signs of slowing down.