Rams sign free agent DL Decarius Hawthorne

The Rams have signed defensive lineman Decarius Hawthorne to a one-year contract. An undrafted free agent, Hawthorne played college football at Florida Atlantic and South Florida, participating in 48 games and starting 16 over his five-year college career. He achieved notable stats with 80 tackles, 78 pressures, and 7.5 sacks. In 2024, he started all 13 games at South Florida, earning second-team All-AAC honors through career highs in various defensive metrics, including 41 tackles and 14 tackles for loss.