2015 Rams Roster Preview: OLB Akeem Ayers Adds To Defensive Strength

Stew Milne-USA TODAY SportsAkeem Ayers may be the component to help the Rams' linebackers take the next step in 2015.

In terms of changes, the St. Louis Rams made very little changes during the 2015 free agency period. In fact, the Rams only signed six players during free agency. Three of them were on the roster the previous season.

Of the three new additions, signing fifth-year linebacker Akeem Ayers to a two-year deal was one of the more intriguing ones.

Roster Battle

Head Coach Jeff Fisher is quoted saying Ayers will compete with incumbent Jo-Lonn Dunbar for the starting outside linebacker job opposite of Alec Ogletree. Out of the two players, you can put money on Ayers to win the starting…