Veteran linebacker quickly earns the team’s trust, relaying defensive coordinator Chris Shula’s play calls and anchoring the defense.

The native of Zimbabwe, who has tattoos of scenes from Africa, is trying to prove his place on the team after a promising stint with the Atlanta Falcons.

When the pads came on, so did Nate Landman. It hasn’t taken long for the veteran linebacker to make his presence felt during the early parts of Los Angeles Rams training camp, drawing early praise from defensive coordinator Chris Shula for his physicality, communication, and leadership in the middle of the defense.