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Rams sign WR Alex Bachman, waive injured Mario Williams

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:28 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Rams sign WR Alex Bachman, waive injured Mario Williams

Summary

The Los Angeles Rams have signed wide receiver Alex Bachman following the injury to Puka Nacua. Bachman, previously with the Las Vegas Raiders, adds depth to the Rams' receiving corps amid ongoing injury concerns. The team also waived second-year wide receiver Mario Williams, who has not played due to injury. Coach Sean McVay confirmed that Nacua is not currently practicing, but remains day-to-day. Williams will go through the waiver process, and if unclaimed, he may revert to injured reserve before potentially signing with another team.

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Status Watch

•Rams sign Alex Bachman, who has NFL experience with multiple teams.
•Mario Williams waived due to injury; he hasn't played for the Rams.
•Puka Nacua is sidelined with a psoas injury, status day-to-day.
•Bachman's signing addresses depth issues at the receiver position.
•Williams could revert to injured reserve if unclaimed on waivers.

Latest Updates

2:28 AMYahoo Sports — Rams Add Ex-Raiders WR, Waive Second-Year Pro Amid Puka Nacua Injury Update

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The Los Angeles Rams have a new player in Alex Bachman, cutting another wide receiver amid Puka Nacua’s injury. The post Rams Add Ex-Raiders WR, Waive Second-Year Pro Amid Puka Nacua Injury Update appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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