Newly acquired linebacker impresses in OTAs

Rams linebacker Nathan Landman could be the latest surprise to steal a job at that position going into the next season.

Inside linebacker is one position that the Los Angeles Rams braintrust has no problem inserting undrafted free agents and giving them plenty of play time. As such, fans have a high concern level for the unit, on what seems a year-to-year basis.

It’s no different this year, only two of the seven roster candidates were drafted, Chris Paul from Round 5 last year and Tony Fields, another 5th rounder, this one a Cleveland Browns 2021 pick. The other five, Omar Speights, Troy Reeder, Nate Landman, Shaun Dolac, and Elias Neal never got the call. Reeder was last years MIKE#1 before…