Five free agents LA Rams should look to sign
Los Angeles Rams MinicampTHOUSAND OAKS, CALIFORNIA - MAY 21: Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams talks to the media following OTAs on May 21, 2024 at Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
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Here are five free agents the Los Angeles Rams could sign to become Super Bowl contenders for the upcoming season:

5. Yannick Ngakoue

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 27: Yannick Ngakoue #91 of the Chicago Bears looks on during pregame warmups before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 27, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 27: Yannick Ngakoue #91 of the Chicago Bears looks on during pregame warmups before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 27, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images)

The Rams' new-look defensive line could benefit from the addition of some much-needed experience.  Yannick Ngakoue would add that after seven years in the NFL.

Following the retirement of superstar Aaron Donald, most of the starters on the Rams' defensive line are either rookies or second-round picks.

Ngakoue, who has 69 career sacks could provide that experience after leaving the Chicago Bears.

4. Logan Thomas

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 31: Curtis Samuel #4 and Logan Thomas #82 of the Washington Commanders interact during the first half of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at FedExField on December 31, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 31: Curtis Samuel #4 and Logan Thomas #82 of the Washington Commanders interact during the first half of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at FedExField on December 31, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Although the tight end position isn’t a priority for the Rams, they could do a lot worse than adding Thomas to the position group.

Starting tight end Tyler Higbee is set to miss a portion of the season after tearing his ACL back in January.

Until Higbee returns, the Rams don’t have a starting-quality tight end and are an injury away from a crisis.

Thomas had 55 receptions for 496 yards along with four touchdowns for the Commanders last season.

3. Ahkello Witherspoon

INGLEWOOD, CA - DECEMBER 21: Ahkello Witherspoon #44 of the Los Angeles Rams defends during an NFL game against the New Orleans Saints at SoFi Stadium on December 21, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CA - DECEMBER 21: Ahkello Witherspoon #44 of the Los Angeles Rams defends during an NFL game against the New Orleans Saints at SoFi Stadium on December 21, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images)

Whilst the Rams addressed cornerback in free agency with the signings of Tre’Davious White and Darious Williams. There are question marks about White’s status, given his recent injury record.

Witherspoon is no stranger to the Rams. He spent last year with the team picking up three interceptions. If the Rams want extra cover at corner, then Witherspoon is the smart move.

2. Shaquille Leonard

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 15: Shaquille Leonard #53 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up prior to an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 15: Shaquille Leonard #53 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up prior to an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

The Rams need an inside linebacker. So far, it’s a position they are yet to address in either free agency or the draft. Ernest Jones is a capable starting linebacker for Los Angeles, but after him on the depth chart are Christian Rozeboom and Troy Reeder.

Leonard spent the first five years of his NFL career on the Indianapolis Colts before being waived last year. He then joined the Philadelphia Eagles before becoming a free agent.

1. Zach Cunningham

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 15: Zach Cunningham #52 of the Philadelphia Eagles stretches prior to an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 15: Zach Cunningham #52 of the Philadelphia Eagles stretches prior to an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

Like Leonard, Cunningham will fill a much-needed gap in the Rams' depth chart.

The 29-year-old linebacker started his NFL career at the Houston Texans, where he spent four years. Before hitting free agency, Cunningham was on the Eagles alongside Leonard.