Rams evaluate options at punt returner, including Kyren Williams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 1:11 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams are assessing their punt return options, with special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone highlighting Kyren Williams alongside Xavier Smith. Smith, who averaged 9.3 yards per return last season, remains the front-runner after a notable muff in the NFC title game. Williams, previously designated as the team's returner, is competing for the role again. Training camp will be crucial as the Rams aim for improvement in this area ahead of the season.
- •Bubba Ventrone cites multiple options for punt returner.
- •Xavier Smith averaged 9.3 yards per return last season.
- •Kyren Williams is again in contention for the position.
- •Smith had a costly muff in the NFC title game.
- •Training camp will determine final choices.
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Rams RB Kyren Williams has been 'catching a lot of punts in practice'
- 1:11 PMYahoo Sports — Rams have 'a lot of options' at punt returner, including Kyren Williams
"Kyren Williams is happy to handle punt return duties if the Rams want him to, and it sounds like that could be in the cards this season.
"Special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone likes the Rams' options at punt returner, led by Xavier Smith and Kyren Williams.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 9:15 PMRams RB Kyren Williams has been 'catching a lot of punts in practice'
Kyren Williams is happy to handle punt return duties if the Rams want him to, and it sounds like that could be in the cards this season.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 1:11 PMRams have 'a lot of options' at punt returner, including Kyren Williams
Special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone likes the Rams' options at punt returner, led by Xavier Smith and Kyren Williams.
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