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Capping off the 2024 season on a winning note, Geno Smith tossed four touchdowns for the first time in his career and the Seattle Seahawks fended off a late rally to notch a 30-25 victory over the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.

Los Angeles Rams News / The Rams Wire / December 31

Xavier Smith has become an unsung hero on special teams for the Rams

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Los Angeles Rams News / The Rams Wire / October 16

Rams make easy decision on Xavier Smith, sign him to 53-man roster

Xavier Smith had been promoted from the practice squad to the game-day roster in each of the Los Angeles Rams’ last three games, but that’s the maximum number of times a player can be called up in one season.

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Los Angeles Rams News / The Rams Wire / October 7

Rams have a decision to make on Xavier Smith, but it should be an easy one

Xavier Smith, despite having a fantastic preseason, was waived and then signed to the Rams’ practice squad during final roster cuts. Because of the team’s injuries at wideout, Smith has spent the last three games getting activated from the practice squad, playing, and then immediately reverting back to the practice squad.

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Los Angeles Rams News / The Rams Wire / October 5

Rams activate Ahkello Witherspoon, Xavier Smith for Week 5

The Rams made multiple roster moves on Saturday, activating Ahkello Witherspoon and Xavier Smith from the practice squad onto the game-day roster. Witherspoon was active for the first time last week in Chicago.

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Los Angeles Rams News / The Rams Wire / September 29

Sean McVay shares plan for Xavier Smith vs. Bears

Xavier Smith, one of the heroes in last week’s win against San Francisco, will suit up against the Bears this Sunday. When asked about Smith, this weekend and his roster status moving forward, this is what Sean McVay had to say.

Los Angeles Rams News / LAFB Network / September 28

Rams Address Injuries with 2 Roster Additions

The Los Angeles Rams picked up their first win in a gutsy fourth-quarter comeback against Super Bowl favorite and division rival San Francisco 49ers. The team’s season was derailed early as they have been without over one-quarter of their intended starting line for most of the 12 quarters of football they have played so far this season.

Los Angeles Rams News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 28

Rams Elevate DB Ahkello Witherspoon & WR Xavier Smith

The Rams announced on Saturday that they are elevating DB Ahkello Witherspoon and WR Xavier Smith to play in Week 4. Witherspoon, 29, is a former third-round pick of the 49ers back in 2017.

Los Angeles Rams News / Rams Newswire / September 25

Sean McVay: Xavier Smith Will Be Rams’ Full-Time Punt Returner

The Los Angeles Rams earned their first win of the 2024 season with an improbable 27-24 comeback victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Week 3. The Rams found themselves trailing by 14 points in the third quarter, but contributions on offense, defense and special teams helped them erase that deficit.

Los Angeles Rams News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 24

HBCU alumnus Xavier Smith secures victory for Los Angles Rams

Florida A&M alumnus Xavier Smith stepped up in a big way in the Rams’ comeback victory over the 49ers. Smith scored a big punt return that put Los Angeles in position to win the game.

Los Angeles Rams News / The Rams Wire / September 23

Rams would be crazy to use anyone but Xavier Smith as their punt returner

At the start of the season, the Los Angeles Rams surprisingly experimented with Kyren Williams as their punt returner. Sean McVay defended the decision as a way to get the ball in his hands more often, but the results didn’t warrant the risk of injury.

Los Angeles Rams News / Rams Newswire / August 29

Rams Sign Xavier Smith & 15 Others To Practice Squad

The Los Angeles Rams announced that they have signed 16 players to their initial practice squad for the 2024 season. The group includes offensive lineman A.J.

Los Angeles Rams News / The Rams Wire / August 28

Rams sign 17 players to practice squad, including Xavier Smith and Zach Evans

The Los Angeles Rams set their 53-man roster on Tuesday after cutting 30-plus players and on Wednesday, the team set its practice squad. The Rams announced they have signed 17 players to the practice squad, including Zach Evans, Xavier Smith, Drake Stoops and Jason Taylor II.

Los Angeles Rams News / Turf Show Times / August 26

The good, the bad, and the ugly: Preseason Week 3

Xavier Smith works his way onto the Rams roster In true Sean McVay manner, the majority of the players on the field are likely to be cut in the coming days as the depth chart finalizes which lead to a less-than-inspiring game against the Houston Texans.

Los Angeles Rams News / LAFB Network / August 25

Los Angeles Rams: 4 Unexpected Players to Be Released

The 2024 NFL season is right around the corner and decision time has arrived for the Los Angeles Rams. General Manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay, along with the coaching staff, are making their final picks to round out the 53-man roster that will suit up in uniform for Sunday Night Football in Detroit on September 8th.

Los Angeles Rams News / The Rams Wire / August 25

Rams' 5 toughest roster decisions ahead of final cuts

The Los Angeles Rams will need to cut more than 30 players between now and Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET as teams are required to get their rosters to just 53 players in the coming days.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / August 18

Biggest Takeaways From Rams Second Consecutive Preseason Victory

The Los Angeles Rams defeated cross-town rivals the Los Angeles Chargers 13-9 on Saturday. Here are the biggest takeaways from the Rams' second consecutive preseason win: Although the Rams earned another victory with Bennett as the starting quarterback, his performance was tainted by another interception.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / May 1

Rams News: Practice Squad Wideout Inks Extension with Los Angeles

Los Angeles Rams practice squad wide receiver Xavier Smith has inked a contract extension to stay with the Horns, per Jarrett Hoffman of HBCU Sports. The 5-foot-9 Florida A&M alum just finished his first pro season with Los Angeles, and clearly the team must see something it likes in this young talent.