Rams sign New England LB Ayers - STLtoday.com
Looking to upgrade their linebacker corps, the Rams signed New England free-agent linebacker Akeem Ayers to a two-year contract Thursday night. That starting spot was manned by Jo-Lonn Dunbar last season, but the Rams are looking to add depth as well as talent so Dunbar's spot on the roster may not necessarily be in jeopardy. Ayers had six sacks with Tennessee in 2012. In nine games (and four starts) with the Patriots after last year's trade, he recorded four sacks and an interception. All told, Ayers has played in 59 games with 47 starts in his four-year NFL career. There is coaching familiarity with Ayers on the Rams' staff from his time in Tennessee. Rams defensive coordinator Gregg Williams was with Ayers two years ago as the Titans' senior defensive assistant. Current Rams linebackers coach Frank Bush was his position coach in Tennessee in 2011 and 2012. Source: www.stltoday.com
