The Bucs think they have something with the selection of Missouri linebacker Josiah Trotter in the second round. Entering draft weekend, they had an obvious need to bolster a room that, to that point, had SirVocea Dennis and Christian Rozeboom battling for a starting middle linebacker spot next to Alex Anzalone.
The Carolina Panthers already let one impactful defender sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this offseason after releasing A'Shawn Robinson, a move they may end up rueing when it's all said and done.
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The Bucs have signed inside linebacker Christian Rozeboom, per his agents from One West Sports Group, Chris Gittings and Jeremiah Sirles. Tampa Bay still needed more at inside linebacker with only three currently on the roster, and also they poach a player within their own division in the NFC South.
The Buccaneers have added more depth at inside linebacker, signing former Panthers linebacker Christian Rozeboom to a contract, per Ian Rappoport of the NFL Network.
Lavonte David has not re-signed with the Buccaneers, though were the standout linebacker to return in 2026, it would be with Tampa Bay. But the Bucs are adding another starter-caliber linebacker following their Alex Anzalone addition.
Mason Cameron of Pro Football Focus previewed the NFC South with free agency quickly approaching. The Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Atlanta Falcons all finished 8-9.
With four pending free agents at the position, and with a need for an upgrade, the Carolina Panthers have to address the inside linebacker position this offseason.
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After watching the likes of Christian Rozeboom, Trevin Wallace, and Claudin Cherelus struggle mightily in 2025m, the Carolina Panthers have no choice but to go out and spend some money at the linebacker position in free agency.
Will they, or won’t they? The Carolina Panthers were a playoff team in 2025, winning the NFC South with an 8-9 record. The team got off to a slow start but won eight of their final 15 games after a 0-2 start.
The Carolina Panthers had a few holes in their much-improved defense last year. Namely, the edge, linebacker, and safety spots needed a talent infusion that just never came.
The Carolina Panthers badly need linebacker help. Christian Rozeboom was a complete dud last season, and he's a pending free agent unlikely to be back.
The Carolina Panthers are focused on the final three weeks of the NFL season. But there are some people in the scouting department that have their eyes on players to select in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.
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Appreciate or critique him, former Los Angeles Rams linebacker Christian Rozeboom was a key defender on the team's back-seven unit. His impact was sufficient and too great at times throughout the 2024 season for Los Angeles, though a rough start to the season shrouded a good season for the fifth-year player.
In the heart of west Charlotte, while swinging hammers and hauling lumber, Christian Rozeboom wasn’t just building homes—he was helping build hope. The
When news broke that the Los Angeles Rams were losing Christian Rozeboom in free agency, fans openly wondered how Les Snead and company would address the middle linebacker position.
The Carolina Panthers announced they have agreed to terms with former Los Angeles Rams linebacker Christian Rozeboom on a one-year contract. After originally going undrafted out of South Dakota State, Rozeboom played one game for the Kansas City Chiefs before spending a majority of the last four seasons with the Rams.
Later on Wednesday, the Carolina Panthers took another step toward improving their league-worst defense by signing former Los Angeles Rams linebacker Christian Rozeboom to a one-year deal.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Panthers are signing LB Christian Rozeboom to a one-year contract on Wednesday. Rozeboom, 28, originally signed on with the Rams as an undrafted back in April of 2020 out of South Dakota State.
Perhaps the biggest position of need for the Los Angeles Rams this offseason is the linebacker position. Starter Christian Rozeboom and depth pieces Troy Reeder and Jacob Hummel will all be free agents, leaving them with UDFA Omar Speights.
The Los Angeles Rams have one more clash before they start their playoff hunt for another Super Bowl victory in four years. The Rams have needed every player to step up to get them where they are now, but for linebacker Christian Rozeboom, his contributions skyrocketed Los Angeles to the stars.
The Los Angeles Rams have kicked off free agency with some significant moves, addressing a variety of needs in order to improve for the 2024 season. The Rams started on the offensive side of the ball with the additions of Jonah Jackson and Colby Parkinson, helping them address their run blocking needs.
The Los Angeles Rams were one of the biggest surprises of the 2023 NFL season. Most expected them to be one of the worst teams in the NFL, but they caught fire down the stretch of the season, ultimately finishing with 10 wins and making a postseason appearance.