Sean McVay made it very clear on Saturday that the Rams were going to be on the hunt for help in waivers after leaving their roster at only 52 players. And to almost no surprise, the Rams did add a defender.
According to the official transaction wire, the Rams claimed outside linebacker Justin Hollins off waivers from the Broncos. Hollins was a fifth-round pick in 2019 by the Broncos out of Oregon and finished his rookie year with 21 tackles, one sack and two passes defensed. He played 15 games.
Hollins reunites with Brandon Staley, who was his outside linebackers coach in Denver last season. Staley is running the Rams’ defense this year, and he’s familiar with Hollins from their one season together.
#LARams transaction: We’ve claimed LB Justin Hollins off waivers.
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) September 6, 2020
Hollins was transitioning to inside linebacker for the Broncos this season, but his best position is outside on the edge. In his final two years at Oregon, he had 11 sacks and 25.5 tackles for loss.