As much as it may pain Rams fans to think about the team having to sign low-priced veterans to fill needs on the defense, conjuring forth memories of Eric Weddle and Clay Matthews underwhelming in their twilight, the fact is that many teams have benefited from adding players thought to be past their prime.
Chris Long was an important and productive veteran piece added to the 2017 Eagles.
Jason McCourty elevated Bill Belichick’s New England defense as a 31-year-old signing in 2018.
Alex Okafor was a low-key addition for the Chiefs in 2019, who ended up with five sacks in 10 games for the champs that season.