Rams sign kicker Joshua Karty to address kickoff issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 8:40 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026

The Los Angeles Rams signed kicker Joshua Karty to their practice squad on October 28, 2026, after parting ways with him during the 2025 season. Karty, known for his effective knuckleball kicks, may provide a solution to the Rams' struggling kickoff coverage unit. Last season, his kicks significantly hindered opponent return teams, creating better field position for the Rams. The team previously released Karty due to inconsistency in field goals but might consider utilizing both Karty and another kicker moving forward.
- •Karty returns after being released in 2025.
- •His knuckleball kicks have helped opponents start deeper in their territory.
- •Rams' kickoff coverage unit ranks poorly this season.
- 8:40 PMYahoo Sports — Joshua Karty could be the key to solving the Rams' kickoff woes
"Joshua Karty mastered knuckleball kicks last season to pin opponents deep, and that could be just what the Rams need right now.
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