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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Linebacker Dante Fowler has re-signed with the Los Angeles Rams John Sullivan Jersey , passing up a shot at unrestricted free agency to stay with the NFC champions.The Rams announced a deal Sunday night to keep Fowler, but didn’t disclose the terms.The Rams acquired Fowler in a trade with Jacksonville on Oct. 30, and the edge rusher played a significant role in Los Angeles’ run to the Super Bowl. The 2015 No. 3 overall pick had two sacks in the regular season and 1 ½ more in the playoffs while creating consistent pressure on quarterbacks.Fowler would have been one of the top pass rushers on the market, but he clearly enjoyed his experience in Wade Phillips’ defense after an up-and-down career with the Jaguars.Fowler, a St. Petersburg native and University of Florida star, had spent his entire life in Florida before the Rams traded a third-round draft pick this year and a fifth-round pick in 2020 to acquire him. Fowler immediately took to his new team, embracing a pass-rushing role in Phillips’ 3-4 defense and fitting in quickly with his new teammates.Rather than chasing free-agent riches Cory Littleton Jersey , Fowler decided to extend his West Coast stay for at least another season — and he may have decided several weeks ago.“We’ll be ready next year,” Fowler said immediately after the Rams’ 13-3 loss to New England in the Super Bowl last month.After going 13-3 and reaching their first Super Bowl in 17 years, the Rams have already addressed two of their biggest offseason concerns before free agency opens.Los Angeles signed six-time Pro Bowl safety Eric Weddle on Friday, likely replacing Lamarcus Joyner with one of the top available talents. Weddle is returning to his native Southern California to join Aqib Talib, Marcus Peters and John Johnson in the Rams’ secondary.Rams defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh and cornerback Sam Shields also are scheduled to be unrestricted free agents. The Rams haven’t ruled out bringing back both veterans, and Suh took a likely discount a year ago for the chance to earn his first career playoff victories by signing with Los Angeles. Getting the inside info on Gaines from UW Dawg Pound, the SB Nation community for fans of the Washington Huskies." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteTurf Show Timesa Los Angeles Rams communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpSectionsLibraryMastheadCommunity GuidelinesNFL OddsStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteSections 2019 offseason2019 free agency2019 NFL DraftFull ArchiveLibrary 2019 NFL calendar2019 Rams regular season sched2019 Rams preseason schedMasthead Community Guidelines NFL Odds StubHub ✕Filed under:2019 Los Angeles Rams Offseason2019 NFL DraftWashington Huskies DT Greg Gaines Q&A with UW Dawg PoundNew Nickell Robey-Coleman Jersey ,22commentsGetting the inside info on Gaines from UW Dawg Pound, the SB Nation community for fans of the Washington Huskies.CDTShareTweetShareShareWashington Huskies DT Greg Gaines Q&A with UW Dawg PoundWashington Huskies DT Greg Gaines tackles Colorado Buffaloes RB Phillip Lindsay during the Pac-12 Championship, Dec. 2, 2016.Kyle Terada-USA TODAY SportsWith the 134th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Rams selected Washington Huskies DT Greg Gaines.So to get a better sense of what the Rams picked up, I linked up with Chris Landon of UW Dawg Pound, the SB Nation community for fans of the Huskies.Gaines had to step up in 2018 Andrew Whitworth Jersey , his first year without linemate Vita Vea who was taken by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2018 NFL Draft. How did he do with the other senior linemen in Vea’s absence?He’s coming aboard the Rams with a pretty specific role carved out for him as a rookie as a nose tackle with run-heavy responsibilities. How would you qualify his skills as a run defender versus a pass defender?When he’s struggled, what has been the predominant issue?Would you consider him a three-down lineman or at least a prospect with that kind of potential, or do you think he’s better suited to situational inclusion?We talked about the program in the Taylor Rapp Q&A. Let’s look at recruiting. Not surprisingly as you guys have upped the win totals in recent years, Chris Petersen has had more success on the trail. You guys landed some nice defensive tackles to help offset the Gaines departure, but who are some other names from this year’s and last year’s recruiting classes that NFL fans should keep an eye out for?Thanks to Chris for the time.