The first wave of free agency passed with the Los Angeles Rams seeing more players leave than ones they brought in. They did sign Leonard Floyd and A’Shawn Robinson, but holes still remain on the roster after the losses of Cory Littleton, Dante Fowler and Michael Brockers, among others.
The market still has starting-caliber players available, as well as some cheaper veterans who could add depth at positions like safety and guard.
The Rams are, of course, limited with their cap space, but they can free up some money by restructuring contracts or making further cuts. If they feel the need to add help in free agency, these 11 players could be targets.
DE Shelby Harris
Harris has been an underrated player for the Broncos the last two years, making 16 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks and 88 total tackles. He also batted nine passes at the line of scrimmage and fits nicely at defensive end if the Rams want to move A’Shawn Robinson inside some.
Harris will be 29 in August but he shouldn’t cost as much as Michael Brockers would have. The issue is the Rams already signed Robinson, so it might be a bit redundant to add another interior defensive lineman at this price.
OLB Markus Golden
Golden is surprisingly still available despite putting up 10 sacks for the Giants last season. The Rams need edge-rush help even after signing Leonard Floyd, who’s more of a strongside run defender to replace Clay Matthews.
If Golden is willing to take a one-year deal with the Rams, Los Angeles should be interested. While Samson Ebukam and Ogbonnia Okoronkwo are intriguing players, a proven veteran like Golden would help out a lot.
LB Nigel Bradham
Bradham isn’t the best run defender, but he’s good in coverage and has the speed to make plays on the outside. The Rams are desperate for inside linebacker help after losing Cory Littleton, and Bradham would bring some much-needed experience to a young group of players.
Last season with the Eagles, he had 61 tackles and one interception in 12 games.