Jack Bouwmeester signs with Rams after being waived by 49ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 1:19 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Jack Bouwmeester, a rookie punter recently released by the San Francisco 49ers, has signed with the Los Angeles Rams. The transaction occurred on August 17, 2026, and as an international player exemption, he will not count against the Rams' roster limit. Bouwmeester was signed by the 49ers after a college career that included time at Michigan State, Utah, and Texas, but was waived on August 12. The Rams currently have Ethan Evans as their starting punter, providing Bouwmeester an opportunity to develop within their practice squad.
- •Bouwmeester was waived by the 49ers on August 12.
- •He signed with the Rams on August 17 as an international player.
- •The Rams currently have veteran punter Ethan Evans on the roster.
- •Bouwmeester had a varied college football career at multiple universities.
- 1:19 AMYahoo Sports — Recently-released 49ers rookie finds new home with Rams
"The Los Angeles Rams snagged a rookie the San Francisco 49ers waived after trying to cultivate a roster battle on special teams.
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