Tim Keenan Joins Rams' Defensive Line, Poised to Impact NFC West

0:00On April 26th, the Rams just brought in defensive tackle Tim Keenan, the third, to bolster their already stacked front. He's joining a fierce group with Jared Verse, Byron Young, Kobe Turner, Punaford, and more. Keenan called it a team of killers, and he's got a real shot turn snaps in that deep rotation. That rotation includes vets like Punaford, Kobe Turner, Braden Fisk, Ty Hamilton, Leryl Merchison, and Bill Norton. Keenan brings that same nose tackle vibe as Ford, who only played 45% of snaps last year, due to wear and tear. With Hamilton still green, Keenan could slide right in and ease the load. Rams fans are buzzing because NFC West rivals beefed up their running backs, putting pressure on coordinator Chris Shula. A guy like Keenan clogs lanes between the tackles, making life tough for those backs, and opening paths for the pass rush. His run-stuffing style sets up stunts that free Turner and Fisk to hunt quarterbacks, do not sleep on his pass rush upside either.

1:00At six foot one, he's got that immovable force teams crave, echoing legends like Aaron Donald. Keenan steps up now to help win gains, and by next year he could take over as Ford's long-term air on the line.