On April 24, 2001, Leonard Little agreed to a one-year tender offer of $512,000, the minimum level for a restricted free agent. That season, he changed his jersey number to 91 and was a pass-rush specialist for the NFC champion Rams. Little would enter games in passing situations in place of starting left defensive end Chidi Ahanotu.
On April 24, 2001, Leonard Little consented to a one-year tender offer of $512,000, the lowest threshold for a restricted free agent. That season, he changed his jersey number to 91 and served as a pass-rush expert for the NFC champion Rams. Little would enter games in passing situations in place of starting left defensive end Chidi Ahanotu.