- Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Wade Phillips said he had no plans to play Mark Barron at safety after playing his first full season at linebacker in 2016.
- Barron played 75 percent of games at LB in 2015 and full-time at LB in 2016. Those were his two highest-graded seasons at 77.4 and 78.4, respectively.
- After averaging 67.7 tackles and 21.7 stops in his first three seasons, Barron has averaged 98.5 tackles and 54 stops over the last two seasons.
- Barron’s five passes defended were the second-most of his career and tied for third among 88 linebackers.
Rams appear set to keep Barron at linebacker

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 20: Mark Barron #26 of the St. Louis Rams waits to take the field against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on September 20, 2015 in Landover, Maryland (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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