Brandon McManus becomes Rams' third kicker this season amid special teams woes
Los Angeles Times
Last updated: October 21, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams are experiencing significant issues with their special teams, particularly with kickers. This has led to a frequent need to bring in new players for the position.
- The Rams have signed veteran kicker Brandon McManus to address their ongoing special teams problems. McManus will be the team's third kicker of the current season. This move comes after their most recent kicker, Blake Grupe, sustained an injury during his debut game with the Rams on Sunday. Grupe's injury marks the latest in a series of challenges the Rams have faced with their kicking game throughout the season, necessitating these frequent personnel changes.
