Landman left Saturday's training camp practice due to a calf injury, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
The severity of the injury was downplayed by head coach Sean McVay, so it doesn't appear to be a serious issue for Landman. He signed a one-year contract with the Rams in March and is slated to start at inside linebacker alongside Omar Speights. The Rams' first preseason game takes place Saturday against the Cowboys, and if Landman is unable to play, Troy Reeder and Chris Paul would be the top candidates to operate with the first-team defense.
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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.
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Falcons' Nate Landman: Upgraded to full participant
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Landman (calf) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Landman was limited in practice Wednesday due to a lingering calf injury, but he was able to practice without limitations Thursday and he should be good to go for the Falcons' Week 7 contest against the Seahawks on Sunday. Landman logged eight tackles (four solo) and two forced fumbles during Atlanta's Week 6 win over Carolina.
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Falcons' Nate Landman: Limited Wednesday
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Landman (calf) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Landman missed four games due to a calf injury earlier this season, but he played through the issue in Atlanta's Week 6 win over the Panthers, so Wednesday's limited session is likely precautionary. Expect Landman to suit up for the Falcons' Week 7 matchup against the Seahawks unless he downgrades to a DNP either Thursday or Friday.
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Falcons' Nate Landman: Suiting up
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Landman (calf) is active Sunday against the Panthers.
Landman spent a minimum of four games on injured reserve and was activated Saturday. His return should be a boon for the Falcons' linebacker corps who remain without Troy Andersen (knee).
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Falcons' Nate Landman: Coming off IR
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Atlanta activated Landman (calf) from injured reserve Saturday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.
Landman landed on IR in mid-September after injuring his calf in Week 1 against Pittsburgh. The linebacker has since missed the required four contests, and he was able to log a trio of limited practices this week. He's officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers, but the Falcons' decision to add him back to the 53-man roster likely hints that he's trending toward playing. Assuming Landman suits up, his return would help shore up a linebacker corps that will be without Troy Andersen (knee) for a second straight week.
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Falcons' Nate Landman: Questionable for Sunday
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Landman (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against Carolina, Will McFadden of Atlanta's official site reports.
Landman is still on injured reserve, but there's a chance he gets activated off it for Atlanta's Week 6 matchup. The 6-foot-3 linebacker hasn't played since the Falcons' season opener, during which he logged six tackles (four solo) and saw 56 percent of the team's defensive snaps.
Landman (calf) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
This was Landman's first practice since being designated to return from injured reserve Monday, and he will likely need to upgrade to full participation either Thursday or Friday in order to suit up for the Falcons' Week 6 matchup against the Panthers. If Landman isn't activated to the Falcons' active roster by the time of Sunday's contest, expect Troy Andersen (knee) or JD Bertrand to serve as Atlanta's top right inside linebacker.
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Falcons' Nate Landman: Practice window opens
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Landman (calf) was designated to return from injured reserve Monday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.
Landman recorded seven total tackles across 37 defensive snaps in the Falcons' Week 1 loss to the Steelers before sustaining a calf injury that landed him on IR. Now that the 25-year-old's practice window has been opened, the Falcons have 21 days to activate him to the 53-man roster before he reverts back to IR. Landman's practice participation this week will likely provide the best indication of his potential availability in Atlanta's Week 6 matchup against the Panthers.
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Falcons' Nate Landman: Won't play vs. Philadelphia
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Landman (calf/quadriceps) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Eagles, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.
Landman was able to overcome a quadriceps injury to play in Week 1 against the Steelers, but he is now also dealing with a calf issue that kept him out of all three practices this week. With Landman sidelined for Week 2, JD Bertrand should see increased snaps at inside linebacker behind starters Kaden Elliss and Troy Andersen.
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Falcons' Nate Landman: Won't be full participant
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Landman (quadriceps) will be limited during practice Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Landman was considered day-to-day as of Friday, and his ability to participate at any level today should be considered good news regarding his potential availability Sunday against the Steelers. However, the Colorado product should still be considered questionable for the contest and would likely benefit from getting in a full practice Thursday or Friday.
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Falcons' Nate Landman: Dealing with quad injury
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Falcons coach Raheem Morris said Friday that Landman is day-to-day due to a quad injury, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.
Landman didn't play in Atlanta's preseason finale against Jacksonville on Friday, and Morris said after the game that the linebacker is dealing with a quad issue. It doesn't sounds like the injury is serious, so Landman could be ready to suit up by Week 1 of the regular season. Fellow linebacker Kaden Elliss (groin) also is dealing with an injury, which Morris also deemed a day-to-day issue.
