Rams long snapper Joe Cardona doubtful for upcoming game against Chargers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 7:56 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams are likely to be without long snapper Joe Cardona this week due to an ankle injury. Head coach Sean McVay confirmed that Cardona is doubtful for the game, prompting the team to sign veteran Jake McQuaide to their practice squad. If activated, this would mark McQuaide's second stint with the Rams, having previously played a significant role in the team's 2025 season. Several other players, including CB Trent McDuffie and C Coleman Shelton, are also questionable for the upcoming matchup against the Chargers.
- •Joe Cardona is doubtful due to an ankle injury.
- •Jake McQuaide has been signed to the practice squad.
- •McQuaide could become the sixth specialist to snap this season.
- •Rams play the Chargers in the upcoming game.
- •Several players, including Trent McDuffie, also questionable for Sunday.
- 7:56 PMYahoo Sports — Rams’ special teams unit gets more bad news with long snapper doubtful
"The Rams will likely need to make another change on special teams as LS Joe Cardona is doubtful to play this week.
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