Mon Mar 10 18:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Rams Sign Defensive Lineman Poona Ford to Three-Year, $30 Million Deal
**Los Angeles, CA** – The Los Angeles Rams have bolstered their defensive line, agreeing to a three-year contract with veteran defensive lineman Poona Ford worth just under $30 million, with $17 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN. The deal marks a significant investment for a player who had a breakout season in 2024 with the Chargers.
Ford, 29, joined the Chargers after a brief stint with the Buffalo Bills. His performance in Los Angeles was pivotal in the team’s defensive resurgence, culminating in a league-leading 17.7 points allowed per game. He consistently disrupted opposing offenses, facing double teams on a significant percentage of his pass rush snaps (62.1%, ranking 17th in the NFL). His 9.2% pass rush win rate placed him 21st among interior linemen. Ford also recorded career highs in sacks (3), quarterback hits (9), and tackles for loss (8), along with his first career interception.
Originally an undrafted free agent signed by the Seattle Seahawks in 2018, Ford spent five seasons there before short stints with Buffalo and Los Angeles. Over his seven-year career, he has amassed 11.5 sacks and 229 tackles. The Rams’ acquisition of Ford is seen as a key move to further solidify their defensive front.
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