The Rams made a surprise announcement during Nick Foles' introductory press conference — the signing of defensive tackle Nick Fairley.
Surprise! @Nick_Fairley251 is a Ram!
— St. Louis Rams (@STLouisRams) March 13, 2015BOOM! pic.twitter.com/tDG0SYucHh
— St. Louis Rams (@STLouisRams) March 13, 2015The former Lion joins an already impressive Rams defensive line that features Chris Long, Michael Brockers, and 2014 Pro Bowlers Aaron Donald and Robert Quinn.
#Rams signed DT Nick Fairley on a 1-year deal worth $5M base, source said. He can make up to $7.5M in incentives. A prove-it deal.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 13, 2015Fairley, 27, is a former first-round draft pick who's had a few off-field incidents. He recorded 98 combined tackles, 13.5 sacks and four forced fumbles in four years with the Lions.
