LA Rams sign punter Jack Bouwmeester ahead of Melbourne opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 12:14 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams have signed punter Jack Bouwmeester, a 27-year-old rookie, after his release from the San Francisco 49ers. This move comes just weeks before the Rams' season opener in Melbourne against the 49ers. Bouwmeester, who has extensive college experience, will provide additional depth at the position as incumbent punter Ethan Evans prepares for the game. Bouwmeester's signing adds an intriguing storyline as he faces his former team in the NFL's first regular-season game in Australia on September 10.
- •Rams signed Jack Bouwmeester after his release from 49ers
- •Bouwmeester previously played in college at Michigan State, Utah, and Texas
- •Rams' season opener against 49ers is set for September 10 in Melbourne
- •Incumbent punter Ethan Evans had a strong preseason performance
- •Bouwmeester's addition creates a storyline for the matchup
- 5:57 PMYahoo Sports — Rams add Australian P Jack Bouwmeester
- 12:14 AMYahoo Sports — LA Rams Sign Australian Punter Cut by 49ers Ahead of Melbourne Opener
"The Los Angeles Rams have added an Australian specialist less than a month before opening the regular season in Melbourne against the team that recently let him go.KPRC 2 NFL insider Aaron Wilson reported on Aug. 16 that the Rams signed punter Jack Bouwmeester, a 27-year-old rookie who spent training camp with the San Francisco […] The post LA Rams Sign Australian Punter Cut by 49ers Ahead of Melbourne Opener appeared first on HEAVY.
"Playing in Australia to start the regular season, the Rams have added a punter from down under.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 5:57 PMRams add Australian P Jack Bouwmeester
Playing in Australia to start the regular season, the Rams have added a punter from down under.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 12:14 AMLA Rams Sign Australian Punter Cut by 49ers Ahead of Melbourne Opener
The Los Angeles Rams have added an Australian specialist less than a month before opening the regular season in Melbourne against the team that recently let him go.KPRC 2 NFL insider Aaron Wilson reported on Aug. 16 that the Rams signed punter Jack Bouwmeester, a 27-year-old rookie who spent training camp with the San Francisco […] The post LA Rams Sign Australian Punter Cut by 49ers Ahead of Melbourne Opener appeared first on HEAVY.
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