The Rams officially going with two kickers, sign Joshua Karty
The Rams have made official their two-kicker approach from Week 8, signing both Joshua Karty and Brandon McManus to the roster ahead of Week 9.
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The Rams have officially rostered Brandon McManus alongside Joshua Karty, keeping both kickers on the team heading into Week 9. The dual-kicker setup, first used in Week 8, is now a formal arrangement rather than a temporary fix. McManus will continue sharing kicking duties with Karty for Los Angeles.
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The Rams waived returner Alex Bachman as they keep searching for more production in the return game. It's the latest special teams shuffle for Los Angeles, which already released Xavier Smith earlier this season while continuing to use Brandon McManus on field goals.
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The Rams are considering activating both Josh Karty and Brandon McManus for their matchup with the Chargers, an unusual two-kicker approach by Sean McVay aimed at fixing the team's special teams struggles. If it happens, McManus would share kicking duties rather than serve as the clear starter.
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Josh Karty has returned to the Rams after recovering from a hip injury, setting up a potential kicking competition with Brandon McManus. Karty's distinctive kickoff style could give him an edge in the ongoing battle for Los Angeles' kicking job, adding more uncertainty to a position that has seen frequent change.
Reported byNew York Post,Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
The Rams have made official their two-kicker approach from Week 8, signing both Joshua Karty and Brandon McManus to the roster ahead of Week 9.
The Rams released special teams player Alex Bachman as they continue adjusting that unit, having already waived Xavier Smith earlier this season while using Brandon McManus for field goals.
The Rams may activate both Josh Karty and Brandon McManus for their game against the Chargers, a two-kicker approach Sean McVay hopes will solve the team's special teams issues.
Josh Karty has rejoined the Rams amid their ongoing kicker turmoil, revealing a past hip injury and a distinctive kickoff approach that could put him in competition with Brandon McManus.
Josh Karty is back with the Rams after a hip injury and could push Brandon McManus for the kicking job thanks to an unusual kickoff style.