THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — The Los Angeles Rams have signed linebacker Connor Barwin, one week after he was released by the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Rams announced the deal Thursday.
Barwin is an eight-year veteran who spent his first four seasons with the Houston Texans. He played two years there under Wade Phillips, the Rams’ new defensive co-ordinator.
He spent the past four seasons with the Eagles, starting all 64 regular-season games. He made the 2014 Pro Bowl after recording 14 1/2 sacks.
He was less effective as a defensive lineman last season after Philadelphia’s switch to a 4-3 defence. The Eagles saved $7.75 million by releasing Barwin last week.
The 6-foot-4 Barwin will be an outside linebacker again in Phillips’ 3-4 defence in Los Angeles.
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