Cutting Xavier Smith (FAMU) exposed a hole in the Rams' punt coverage | Brock Vierra

Rams' answer after waiving Xavier Smith won't move the needle on special teams https://t.co/BgBmhBGZdz

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 6, 2026

Xavier Smith wasn't just the Rams' returner. He was also a gunner, and his absence was already felt on Sunday. 📸 Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-Imagn Images https://t.co/SS3cRrF3Ml https://t.co/4cSYo0WDgs

— Rams Wire (@TheRamsWire) October 6, 2026