Rams sign punter Jack Bouwmeester via international pathway exemption
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 12:26 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams signed punter Jack Bouwmeester on August 17 after he was waived by the San Francisco 49ers. Bouwmeester qualifies for the NFL's International Player Pathway program as an Australian, allowing the Rams to add him without affecting their 90-man roster limit. He has punted for several college programs, earning various accolades but went undrafted this spring. The Rams have a strong starter in Ethan Evans, but the addition of Bouwmeester provides depth at the position ahead of their season opener against the 49ers in Australia.
- •Bouwmeester signed after being waived by the 49ers.
- •He is exempt from the Rams' 90-man roster limit.
- •Bouwmeester punted across three college programs, totaling over 9,300 yards.
- •Ethan Evans is the established starter for the Rams.
- •Rams open the season against the 49ers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
- 12:26 PMYahoo Sports — Rams sign punter Jack Bouwmeester via international pathway exemption
"The ex-49ers punter is from Australia and doesn't count toward the Rams 90-man roster.
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