Signing A’Shawn Robinson
This move was made before the Rams re-signed Michael Brockers, but the return of No. 90 doesn’t take away from the value that Robinson brings. He will help bolster a defensive line that’s expected to cover up the Rams’ holes at linebacker, playing alongside Aaron Donald and Brockers.
Robinson can play nose tackle or defensive end, but he’ll probably play more of the former now that Brockers is back. But his position versatility, along with the flexibility that Brockers also possesses, gives the Rams a lot of options up front – and that’s without even mentioning Sebastian Joseph-Day or Greg Gaines.
Robinson will need to play more like the way he did in 2018 than he did last year in order for this work out favorably for Los Angeles. In a new scheme, though, it should afford Robinson the chance to make a big impact against the run.