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Rams bring back kicker Joshua Karty and others for special teams

The team also is bringing back long-snapper Jake McQuaide and linebacker Jon Rhattigan. Myles Garrett, Terrence Ferguson still on injured reserve.

By Gary Klein · LA Times

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 9:52 PM

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The Rams signed kicker Joshua Karty, long snapper Jake McQuaide, and linebacker Jon Rhattigan to the practice squad.
The practice squad additions are permanent free agent signings aimed at bolstering struggling special teams units.
Long snapper Joe Cardona suffered an ankle injury in the Rams' 35-21 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.

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The Los Angeles Rams signed kicker Joshua Karty, veteran long snapper Jake McQuaide, and linebacker Jon Rhattigan to their practice squad on Wednesday. The roster additions follow ongoing special teams struggles, including significant kick returns allowed and an ankle injury to long snapper Joe Cardona during the team's 35-21 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.

Karty previously kicked for the Rams in 2024 and 2025 before stints elsewhere, and could be utilized specifically for kickoffs alongside current kicker Brandon McManus. Head coach Sean McVay described the veteran signings as contingency plans as the 3-4 Rams prepare to face the winless Los Angeles Chargers.

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