"After Saquon Barkley ran past, through and over them twice last season, the Rams made a big move to stop the Philadelphia Eagles' star running back from doing it again. Ostensibly, general manager Les Snead and coach Sean McVay signed lineman Poona Ford to improve the overall run defense. To give a young ascending front an experienced player. But it really boiled down to one thing: Stop Barkley."
"The Rams gave Ford a three-year contract that includes $17 million in guarantees, according to Overthecap.com. They also signed linebacker Nate Landman to a one-year, $1.1-million deal. Through two games - victories over the Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans - both moves paid off as the Rams gave up only one touchdown. But Barkley, mobile quarterback Jalen Hurts and a line led by tackles Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata present an entirely different challenge for a Rams team regarded as a Super Bowl contender."
Poona Ford signed a three-year deal with $17 million guaranteed to strengthen the Los Angeles Rams' run defense and provide veteran leadership for a young front. The Rams also added linebacker Nate Landman on a one-year contract. Early wins over the Texans and Titans produced strong defensive results, but the Philadelphia Eagles present a tougher matchup with Saquon Barkley's explosive rushing, mobile quarterback Jalen Hurts and a powerful offensive line featuring Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata. Ford has prior experience against Barkley, limiting him in 2022 but allowing more yards in 2023, making containment a focal point.
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