NFL Rumors: Leonard Floyd Drawing 'Plenty of Interest' After Rams Release

Following his release from the Los Angeles Rams on Friday, pass-rusher Leonard Floyd is already getting a lot of buzz from teams around the league, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

Fowler expects Floyd to sign relatively quickly because of all the interest he's been receiving.

Floyd, 30, is a former top-10 pick in the 2016 draft for the Chicago Bears who was released by Chicago ahead of the 2020 season. He signed a one-year deal with the Rams and had an immediate impact in Los Angeles, racking up 10.5 sacks in his first season with the organization, which led to a four-year, $64 million extension.

By cutting Floyd, Los Angeles will be saving $3 million against the cap in 2023, although it will incur $19 million in dead money. It's a part of a huge season of change for a Rams defense that also agreed to trade star cornerback Jalen Ramsey to the Dolphins on Sunday.

The move leaves the Rams' depth at edge-rusher very thin. The top two options they have at the position are currently Michael Hoecht and Daniel Hardy, who are an undrafted free agent and seventh-round rookie, respectively.

It'll leave superstar defensive tackle Aaron Donald not a whole lot to work with on the outside, making his life harder moving forward.

A former Super Bowl champion, Floyd will have a lot to offer whatever organization that he eventually signs with, including veteran leadership and an elite pass-rushing ability. He's recorded at least nine sacks each of the last three seasons.