The Los Angeles Rams are bringing back linebacker Keir Thomas on a one-year deal as free agency unfolds.
The Los Angeles Rams have not been incredibly active in free agency, but they bolstered the secondary in a major way by trading for Trent McDuffie and signing Jaylen Watson, which could impact their playoff chances.
While not bringing in many other free agents, they have brought back one of their own in linebacker Keir Thomas II.
The Rams re-signed Thomas to a one-year deal.
The 28-year-old went undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft and has spent the first four seasons of his career in Los Angeles. He signed with the Rams after going undrafted.
Thomas impressed during training camp and delivered a strong showing in the final preseason game, which helped him become one of three undrafted rookies to make the Rams’ final roster. He made his NFL debut in Week 1 of the regular season, appearing on one defensive snap and 11 special teams snaps in the Rams’ 31–10 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Thomas was waived a few weeks later but re-signed to the practice squad two days afterward. He was eventually promoted to the active roster in December 2022.
Prior to the end of the Rams' 2025 season, Thomas signed a reserve/future contract in late January.
It's been quite the roller coaster for Thomas in his time in Los Angeles. In three seasons, 17 appearances, and one start, Thomas has recorded 13 total tackles, three tackles for loss, and three quarterback hits.
Thomas appeared in zero games in 2025 after sustaining a season-ending undisclosed injury in the preseason, which landed him on injured reserve.
Prior to his time in Los Angeles, Thomas spent five seasons with South Carolina and played the final season of his college career for the Florida State Seminoles. In his college career, Thomas recorded 184 total tackles, 30.5 tackles for loss, 15 sacks, one pass defended and two forced fumbles in 59 games.
The Rams have an impressive pass rush led by Jared Verse, Kobie Turner, Byron Young, and Braden Fiske, to name a few. While they've done good work, it is clear they need depth, and Thomas could provide that in 2026.
The pass rush for Los Angeles remains a clear area of improvement despite the high level of production. The team needs reliable depth pieces to maintain pressure and keep guys fresh for down the stretch.
The overall pass rush is still considered somewhat thin; however, with free agency underway and the draft just over a month away, the Rams could quickly address that need — much like they did with the cornerback position.