Jul 23, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams linebacker Nate Landman (53) during training camp at Loyola Marymount University. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Rams Nate Landman Picks Up Unique Award

Originally posted on Los Angeles Rams on SI
By Brock Vierra | Last updated Oct 25, 2025 11:30 AM ET

Nate Landman, the Los Angeles Rams' latest defensive star, has picked up an award as the NFL celebrates the heritage of its players. Landman, who sports a Zimbabwe flag on his helmet, honoring the nation of his birth, has continued to put in game-winning efforts in his first year with Los Angeles.

Landman, always proud of his culture and roots, is the son of a former professional rugby player and it's clear those skills have translated as Landman followed up a record-setting performance in Baltimore with another tremendous day in London.

Landman's Latest Honor

Landman was awarded by ESPN's Leonard Solms for having the African Moment of the Week against the Jacksonville Jagaurs, securing 1.5 sacks as he has continued to star for the Rams.

"Landman shared a sack with Byron Young in the third quarter with the game all but out of reach at 21-0," wrote Solms. "However, it was his earlier sack on Trevor Lawrence in the early stages of the second quarter - his first for the Rams since joining from the Atlanta Falcons - which won him Moment of the Week."

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"The Jaguars had been 14-0 down after the first quarter and hoping to make a comeback in the second. However, the Rams defense - with Landman as a core component - pummelled Lawrence with hits from the get-go."

"Linebacker Landman's superb positioning paid off at a moment when the Jaguars were finally beginning to gain a bit of momentum halfway down the field. Lawrence escaped the rush on first down only to be stopped in his tracks by a huge Landman tackle to send him back three yards."

Landman was named both a team captain and defensive signal caller in his second season.

Returning to the Roots

I spoke to Landman during training camp, and he is loving life in Los Angeles. With his family located in the same state, it's way easier for him to spend time with loved ones compared to his time in Atlanta.