
BREAKING: Rams Land All-Pro Super Bowl Champion in Free Agency
The Los Angeles Rams are facing several roster needs heading into the offseason, and linebacker is certainly one of the most pressing areas to address. With key players like Christian Rozeboom, Troy Reeder, and Jake Hummell set to hit free agency, the Rams will need to find help at linebacker. While Omar Speights is the only returning player with starting experience, the Rams will be looking to strengthen this position.
One potential target for the Rams could be Super Bowl champion Zack Baun, who is set to hit free agency after a productive season with the Philadelphia Eagles. Baun, who shined in 2024 with 5 tackles and a fumble recovery against the Rams in the NFC Divisional Playoff, could be a valuable addition to their defense. His breakout year with the Eagles, where he emerged as a starter, makes him an intriguing option for teams in need of linebacker help.
However, his one year of starter production could raise questions for potential suitors. The Rams, with cap space available, will have to balance their needs across several positions, including left tackle, wide receiver, and possibly quarterback. Despite these other needs, Baun is considered the top-ranked linebacker available in free agency, and his production could make him an appealing fit for the Rams to help shore up their linebacker corps.
The Rams’ approach to free agency will be interesting to watch, as they look to prioritize addressing multiple needs while potentially making a push to bring in a player like Baun to bolster their defense. If they can land him, it could significantly improve their linebacker group for the 2025 season.
Eagles LB Zack Baun Went From Special Teamer to All-Pro

Zack Baun’s rise to prominence in 2024 certainly has made him an intriguing target in free agency. After being drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft, Baun spent his first four seasons mostly as a special teams contributor. However, 2024 marked a breakout year for the linebacker, as he started all 16 games and posted career-high numbers. Baun finished the season with 151 combined tackles, 5 forced fumbles, 3.5 sacks, and an interception, all while earning All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors.
Baun’s production in 2024, particularly his impact in both the pass rush and against the run, makes him a highly desirable free agent. His ability to make plays across the field, as well as his high level of versatility, positions him as a key addition for teams like the Rams that are looking to bolster their linebacker corps.
While he was on a one-year, $3.5 million deal in 2024 with the Eagles, his standout performance could prompt the Eagles to prioritize re-signing him, but he is likely to draw interest from other teams as well, especially those with linebacker needs like the Rams. Baun’s growth from a special teams player to one of the league’s top linebackers has certainly increased his value, and if he enters free agency, multiple suitors will be eager to make a move.
Zack Baun interception! #FlyEaglesFly
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With a projected annual value of $9.7 million and a suggested two-year contract worth $19.5 million, Zack Baun would certainly be a significant investment for any team, including the Rams. Given that the Rams are projected to have $44.4 million in cap space this offseason (potentially more depending on Matthew Stafford’s situation), they have the financial flexibility to make a move on a player like Baun. However, the Rams might weigh that decision carefully against other potential needs, such as at left tackle, wide receiver, and quarterback.
Historically, the Rams have shown a preference for developing linebackers through the draft rather than splurging on big-money free-agent signings at the position. This could influence their decision-making process in free agency. While Baun’s standout 2024 season with the Eagles makes him a tempting target, the Rams might choose to invest in younger, cost-controlled options through the draft and focus their free-agent budget elsewhere.
Additionally, the Rams have often built strong defenses around a blend of veteran leadership and young talent, so drafting a linebacker could be part of a longer-term strategy to fill that gap while staying within financial limits. This is a situation where the Rams could find a balance between adding immediate talent like Baun and building for future seasons with rookies and cheaper options.
Former Rams LBs Set to Hit Free Agency

The potential return of Bobby Wagner or Ernest Jones to the Rams would certainly add another layer of intrigue to their offseason plans. Both players bring different strengths and could fit into the Rams’ linebacker situation in distinct ways.
Ernest Jones: After a solid 2023 season, starting 15 games for the Rams, Jones would seem like a logical candidate for a return. His experience with the Rams already, combined with his relatively young age, makes him a valuable player to bring back, especially if the Rams are looking for stability at linebacker. However, his split between the Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans in 2024 suggests that his value may fluctuate, and the Rams could look to negotiate a more favorable deal for him.
Bobby Wagner: A future Hall of Famer, Wagner’s time with the Rams in 2022 was solid, and his impact with the Washington Commanders in 2024, culminating in an NFC Championship appearance, shows that he can still play at a high level. Bringing Wagner back would give the Rams leadership, experience, and a proven track record. However, after his time with the Commanders, Wagner might be seeking a larger role or a team with Super Bowl aspirations, making his negotiations more complicated for the Rams.
Ernest Jones blitzing the A gap (takes a page out of mentor Bobby Wagner’s book by obliterating the center) to disrupt the quarterback and tips the pass in the air for a potential turnover. pic.twitter.com/WSmO0QXpNT
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Both Wagner and Jones would likely provide strong leadership, but the Rams may face a difficult decision: do they invest in a veteran like Wagner or bring back a younger player like Jones who has already proven he can start for them? It will be fascinating to see how the Rams handle these negotiations, especially with the cap flexibility they have this offseason. The linebacker position could very well be a focal point for the Rams as they look to bolster both their defense and leadership group for the 2025 season.