Could Rams Sign Jets Free Agent Bryce Huff to Bolster Defensive Line?
The Los Angeles Rams were in the bottom five in the NFL in sacks this past season, so getting an edge rusher in free agency could be in the team's best interests.
One player that the team has been eyeing for a while is Brian Burns, but the Carolina Panthers franchise tagged him on Tuesday. A more realistic option for the Rams now could be New York Jets free agent Bryce Huff.
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Despite not starting a single game, this past season was the first time that Huff has gotten significant playing time since he went undrafted back in 2020. But now, the rest of the league has seen what he can do, and he could be a good fit for the Rams.
Huff tallied 10 sacks in just under 350 snaps this past season. He was also third in the league in pass rush win rate and was able to get to the quarterback consistently, which is something that the Rams could use.
While there might be better options at edge rusher on the free agent market, they would all be a bit more pricey. But with Huff, since this past year was his first taste of consistent action, his price will still be fairly low, meaning that the Rams could scoop up a rising star for cheap.
Whether the Rams decide to sign an under-the-radar guy like Huff or go out and get one of the top dogs, the team addressing their defensive end position could be a key to the team contending next season.
