Rams Add Veteran LB to Star-Studded Defense
Summary
The Los Angeles Rams have signed veteran linebacker Monty Rice to strengthen their defense. Rice, 27, has played for several NFL teams since being drafted in 2021 and recently joined the United Football League before returning to the NFL with the Rams.Key Facts
- Monty Rice was drafted in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans.
- He played mainly as a backup linebacker during his rookie season, making 36 tackles.
- Rice suffered an ankle injury but still managed a career-high 66 tackles in his second season.
- The Titans waived Rice in December 2023, and he briefly joined the Saints before being waived again.
- He spent time on the practice squads of the Falcons, Patriots, and Lions in 2024 and 2025.
- In January, Rice played in the United Football League with the Louisville Kings.
- Rice played college football at Georgia, recording 219 tackles and other defensive stats from 2017 to 2020.
- The Rams have several inside linebackers currently, including Nate Landman, Omar Speights, Grant Stuard, and Shaun Dolac.
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