Panthers sign former Rams MLB Christian Rozeboom

[jfra78]

Still want a starting quality LB in the draft.  

[flagfootballcoach28]

2 minutes ago, RJK said:

I’m not sold on Wallace so we needed a contingency plan 

I think this signing will say a lot about Wallace. If he can’t beat this guy out, then it’s time to officially move on from him after this season. 

[TheSpecialJuan]

Christian Rozeboom

 

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Panthers agreed to terms with LB Christian Rozeboom, formerly of the Rams, on a one-year contract.

Rozeboom entered the league as a UDFA with the Cheifs but found a permanent home with the Rams in LA. He steadily earned more playing time, culminating in a breakout 2024 campaign. Rozeboom made 11 starts across 17 appearances and led the team with 135 combined tackles. He logged five TFLs, four pass breakups, and one interception. Rozeboom will compete for a starting role in Carolina during training camp.

[panther252]

This is a good signing considering how paper thin we are at ILB. This is also special teams depth since he played there for most of his career as well as logging in full time special team snaps last year as starter and in their playoff game. 

[Luciu5]

13 minutes ago, flagfootballcoach28 said:

I think this signing will say a lot about Wallace. If he can’t beat this guy out, then it’s time to officially move on from him after this season. 

What? Dude was a rookie last year and is 22. poo I'd keep him till his rookie contract runs out at least. 

[Basbear]

40 minutes ago, therealmjl said:

has a pulse

 

Have some class and leave shaq out of this.......

[WarPanthers89]

19 minutes ago, flagfootballcoach28 said:

I think this signing will say a lot about Wallace. If he can’t beat this guy out, then it’s time to officially move on from him after this season. 

lol WUT??? He was forced into a starting role and actually played decent as a rookie. My god you are quick to give up on a draft pick that was a 3rd rounder to start with. We signed the guy to a one year deal, if anything Rozeboom will be the backup.

[flagfootballcoach28]

9 minutes ago, Luciu5 said:

What? Dude was a rookie last year and is 22. poo I'd keep him till his rookie contract runs out at least. 

I meant as in hope of him being our future ILB. Sure, we can keep him around as depth. 

[jayboogieman]

33 minutes ago, NAS said:

At least we will be able to stop the run

Only to give up 500 yards a game to the pass

[jfra78]

5 minutes ago, WarPanthers89 said:

lol WUT??? He was forced into a starting role and actually played decent as a rookie. My god you are quick to give up on a draft pick that was a 3rd rounder to start with. We signed the guy to a one year deal, if anything Rozeboom will be the backup.

It was the wrong MLB in the 3rd

[frankw]

Warm body who can actually tackle. I'll take what I can get.

[flagfootballcoach28]

11 minutes ago, WarPanthers89 said:

lol WUT??? He was forced into a starting role and actually played decent as a rookie. My god you are quick to give up on a draft pick that was a 3rd rounder to start with. We signed the guy to a one year deal, if anything Rozeboom will be the backup.

You must have low standards if you think he played decent. He ranked 138/189 MLB’s. He was also over drafted. Never should’ve been a 3rd rounder. I get that he’s a rookie, but you still want your rookie 3rd rounder to show flashes. He showed hardly any flashes as a rookie. If he did, then in what game? Please let me know and I’ll go back and watch. I saw a lot of missed tackles, bad pursuit, bad instincts, bad block shedding, he looked lost. He was outplayed by an undrafted guy. If he improves then great, but I’m not holding my breath. 3rd round picks frizzle out more times than not anyways. It’s my opinion, if you don't agree, then that’s fine 

Edited March 12, 2025 by flagfootballcoach28

[Waldo]

1 year deal prove it guy. Win. Now go get a rookie too.

[MHS831]

1 hour ago, Bear Hands said:

 

Started a bit spotty last year but played well down the stretch.  Only 2 real seasons of work in the bigs.

 

 

PFF's second most improved LB in 2024:  

Christian Rozeboom, Los Angeles Rams

• Snaps from Week 1-9: 396 | Grade from Week 1-9: 47.2
• Snaps from Week 10-18: 432 | Grade from Week 10-18: 70.0

Rozeboom was a key figure as the Rams defense stiffened up in the second half of the season en route to winning the NFC West. His 70.0 grade was 26th among linebackers, and the former undrafted free agent was tied for the third-most PBUs (three) at the position from Week 10 onwards.