Rams' Byron Young has the NFL on notice with his nine-game sack streak

Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Byron Young continues to make headlines across the league, extending his sack streak to nine straight regular-season games.

The remarkable run ties him for the fourth-longest streak in NFL history for games with at least a half-sack, placing him among some of the sport’s all-time great pass rushers. The all-time record stands at 11 consecutive games, set by Kansas City Chiefs star Chris Jones.

Since entering the league, Young has emerged as a dominant edge presence with a rare blend of speed, discipline, and tenacity. His consistency each week has turned him into a central figure in the Rams’ defensive identity, even as opposing offensive lines try to slow him down.

As Los Angeles gears up for its Week 9 matchup with the New Orleans Saints, Young’s performance remains one of the team’s biggest storylines.

Young’s consistency and leadership define his rise

Byron Young’s nine-game sack streak is more than a statistical achievement, it reflects his evolution into one of the Rams’ most complete defenders. His ability to pressure quarterbacks, collapse the pocket, and stay sharp in run defense has made him a cornerstone of coordinator Chris Shula’s aggressive system.

Shula’s creative pass-rush schemes have helped free Young, even when offenses focus their protection on him. Alongside rookie standout Jared Verse, who has already recorded four sacks, Young anchors a defense built on energy and physicality.

Coaches have praised his discipline and effort, noting that his success stems from more than athleticism. Rams outside linebackers coach Joe Coniglio emphasized that growth, saying,

“The thing that he knew that we needed to improve upon was the consistency of his play. The down in, down out snaps, the ability to make plays and be a factor on a down-to-down basis and then finding his opportunities and letting them go shine and thrive.”

Young, 27, embraced a new leadership role this offseason following Michael Hoecht’s departure to Buffalo. Once mentored by Hoecht, Young stepped into the veteran role himself, helping guide younger teammates and setting a standard of effort and preparation.

He also diversified his offseason training, adding pilates to improve flexibility and mobility.

“As a guy that’s older and going into the third year, I knew I had to step up and try to be some type of leader in our group,” Young said.

His improvement has been clear on the field. Every week, Young’s presence alters game plans and keeps quarterbacks uncomfortable.

If he maintains his current pace, he will climb even higher on the NFL’s all-time sack streak list and solidify his reputation as one of the league’s premier young pass rushers.

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