Landman logged 11 tackles (five solo) and a forced fumble during the Rams' 42-26 win over the 49ers on Sunday.
Landman co-led the Rams in tackles Sunday, and he caused a turnover late in the first quarter when he punched the ball out of Jauan Jennings hands, which led to a four-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford to Davis Allen nine plays later. Landman has recorded double-digit tackles four times this season, and he is up to 83 tackles (38 solo), including 1.5 sacks, four pass defenses, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries through nine regular-season games.
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Rams' Nate Landman: Five tackles against New Orleans
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Landman recorded five tackles (zero solo) and one forced fumble in the Rams' win over the Saints on Sunday.
While Landman played 93 percent of the defensive snaps against New Orleans, the Rams' defense was barely on the field, as the Saints mustered just 10 first downs on the day and ran just 40 offensive plays, as they were tripled up in time of possession. On the season, Landman has posted 72 tackles (33 solo), including 1.5 sacks, four pass breakups, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries on 92 percent of the defensive snaps.
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Rams' Nate Landman: Sacks Lawrence in Week 7
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Landman recorded nine total tackles (three solo), including 1.5 sacks, in Sunday's 35-7 win over the Jaguars.
The Colorado product was one of six Rams to get to the quarterback during Sunday's blowout win, taking down Trevor Lawrence early in the second quarter. Landman has now tallied 67 total tackles (fifth most in the NFL), including 1.5 sacks, four passes defended and one forced fumble over the Rams' first seven games this season. He's expected to remain one of the league's top inside linebackers and a solid IDP option following Los Angeles' Week 8 bye.
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Rams' Nate Landman: Franchise-record 17 tackles
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Landman recorded 17 tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 17-3 victory against the Ravens.
The veteran's record-breaking tackle tally eclipsed the Rams' previous high of 16, held by four different players. Landman showed no ill effects of the ankle injury that kept him limited in practice, and he has triple-digit tackles in three of six games played this season. He next takes on the Jaguars in London in Week 7.
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Rams' Nate Landman: Good to go against Baltimore
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Landman (ankle) does not carry an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Ravens, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Landman was working through an ankle injury this past week, but he has been cleared to play in Baltimore after logging a full practice Friday. The fourth-year linebacker has accumulated 41 tackles (22 solo), four pass defenses, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries through the first five games of the regular season.
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Rams' Nate Landman: Still limited Thursday
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Landman (ankle) remained limited in Thursday's practice, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Landman is second on the team in tackles with 41 (22 solo) and has played 96 percent of the Rams' defensive snaps. With Omar Speights battling a high-ankle sprain, Los Angeles is already going to be dipping into its depth at linebacker Sunday against Baltimore.
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Rams' Nate Landman: Limited to start week
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Landman (ankle) logged a limited practice Wednesday, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Landman has been a major contributor in the middle of the Rams' linebacker corps, logging at least 90 percent of defensive snaps in every game. He apparently suffered the injury at some point during Los Angeles' Week 5 loss to San Francisco, making his status unclear for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
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Rams' Nate Landman: Career-high 14 tackles vs. Niners
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Landman registered 14 tackles (eight solo) and three pass defenses during the Rams' 26-23 overtime loss to the 49ers on Thursday.
Landman was all over the field in Thursday's loss, playing 90 snaps (82 on defense, eight on special teams) while leading the Rams in total tackles, solo tackles and pass defenses. Landman saw his playing time fluctuate in 2024 with the Falcons, but he has played at least 90 percent of the Rams' defensive snaps in each of the first five games of the regular season and has emerged as a key piece to the defense. He has 41 tackles (22 solo), four pass defenses, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries this season.
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Rams' Nate Landman: Notches six stops in Week 4 win
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Landman posted six tackles (three solo) and a defensed pass Sunday in a 27-20 victory over the Colts.
Landman's tackle total tied for third most on the team. The former Falcon has posted 27 stops, a defensed pass and a forced fumble through his first four regular-season contests as a member of the Rams.
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Rams' Nate Landman: Collects fumble in Week 3 defeat
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Landman registered three tackles (one solo) and a fumble recovery during the Rams' 33-26 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.
Landman jumped on a loose ball that was caused by a Jared Verse sack on Jalen Hurts early in the third quarter, which led to a Kyren Williams 10-yard touchdown catch one play later. Landman has forced or recovered a fumble in each of the first three games of the regular season, and his 21 total tackles is tied with Kamren Kinchens for second most on the Rams behind Kamren Curl (26).
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Rams' Nate Landman: No longer bothered by calf
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Landman (calf) was not listed on the Rams' injury report Wednesday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
The calf issue that Landman was nursing during training camp was never believed to be serious, and as expected, it doesn't seem like it's going to hold him out in Week 1. He figures to start at one of the Rams' inside linebacker spots Sunday versus the Texans.
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Rams' Nate Landman: Wearing green dot on defense
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Landman has been operating as a starting linebacker at the Rams' camp this summer, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.
Specifically, Landman has been wearing the green dot for the Rams as the team's defensive play caller, so he appears locked into a starting gig. Landman signed a one-year deal with the Rams this offseason after making 23 starts for the Falcons over the previous two seasons. He recorded 191 tackles (105 solo), including 2.0 sacks, six forced fumbles and four pass breakups from 2023-24 with Atlanta.
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Rams' Nate Landman: Headed to Los Angeles
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Landman and the Rams agreed on a one-year contract Tuesday.
Landman will head to Los Angeles after spending the first three seasons of his career with the Falcons, most recently compiling 81 total tackles (39 solo), three forced fumbles and a pass defensed over 13 regular-season games in 2024. The linebacker will compete with Omar Speights, Tony Fields and Jaylen McCollough for a starting role in 2025.
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Falcons' Nate Landman: Hitting free agency
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Landman was not tendered as a restricted free agent by the Falcons on Thursday, meaning he will become an unrestricted free agent, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
The former undrafted free agent started 23 of the 29 games he played in over the last two years, making 191 total tackles (105 solo). Landman also forced three fumbles last year for the second season in a row. The 26-year-old linebacker first signed with the Falcons in 2022, following his collegiate career at Colorado.
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Falcons' Nate Landman: Six tackles in loss
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Landman recorded six total tackles (five solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday night's 30-24 overtime loss to the Commanders.
Landman played 33 defensive snaps and compiled six total takedowns, both of which were his highest totals since Week 11. The linebacker splits his time between the defense and special-teams unit, producing 72 total tackles (36 solo), three forced fumbles and a pass defensed over 12 games in 2024.
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Falcons' Nate Landman: Returns to action
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Landman (neck) has returned to the field Monday night versus the Raiders, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Landman was briefly sidelined with a neck injury that he suffered in the first half, but he has since returned to action. The linebacker recorded one tackle to this point on Monday Night Football.
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Falcons' Nate Landman: Questionable to return Monday
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Landman (neck) is questionable to return to Monday night's contest against the Raiders, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Landman suffered the neck injury in the first half and it's unclear if the linebacker will be able to return to the field. In his absence, JD Bertrand and Josh Woods stand to see an increase in workload on Atlanta's defense.
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Falcons' Nate Landman: Logs 10 tackles vs. Dallas
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Landman registered 10 tackles (four solo) during the Falcons' 27-21 win over the Cowboys on Sunday.
Landman was the Falcons' second-leading tackler Sunday behind Kaden Elliss (13). In his four games since returning from injured reserve due to a calf injury, Landman has recorded 30 tackles (15 solo) and three forced fumbles.
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Falcons' Nate Landman: Ready to rock
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Landman (shoulder) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Landman upgraded from limited participation Wednesday and Thursday to a full-go Friday, indicating that he's moved past his shoulder issue in time for Sunday's contest. With Troy Andersen (knee) ruled out again for Week 8, expect Landman to start alongside Kaden Elliss in Atlanta's inside linebacker corps.
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Falcons' Nate Landman: Now dealing with shoulder injury
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Landman (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice session, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Landman was able to overcome a calf injury heading into Atlanta's Week 7 game against Seattle, during which he registered five tackles (one solo). He may have picked up a shoulder injury in the process, however, which limited his participation in Wednesday's practice. Landman will have two more chances this week to increase his practice participation and avoid an injury tag ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
