The Los Angeles Rams waived Xavier Smith on October 2. Smith had handled most of their punt-return work through the first three games of 2026. The move leaves that role to be filled for the visit to Philadelphia.
Xavier Smith is listed at WR on the Los Angeles Rams roster checked September 20, 2026. The official source lists the roster status as Active roster (ACT).
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UPDATEDUpdated Oct 4, 2026, 9:11 am EDT
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Season 2026 · Week 4
Oct 4, 2026, 9:11 am EDT Updated
Los Angeles Rams
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Season 2026 · Week 3
Oct 4, 2026, 9:11 am EDT Updated
Los Angeles Rams
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Season 2026 · Week 2
Oct 4, 2026, 9:11 am EDT Updated
Los Angeles Rams
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Season 2026 · Week 1
Oct 4, 2026, 9:11 am EDT Updated
Los Angeles Rams
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Sep 20, 2026, 7:00 am EDT Observed
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LAST AVAILABLE UPDATEUpdated Oct 8, 2026, 11:20 pm EDT
2026 regular season (weeks 1–5) · Only recorded categories appear.
Receiving
Xavier Smith · Receiving · 2026 regular season (weeks 1–5)
Receiving yards
Receptions
Targets
Receiving touchdowns
Longest reception
0
0
1
0
0
Punt returns
Xavier Smith · Punt returns · 2026 regular season (weeks 1–5)
Punt returns
Punt return yards
Yards per punt return
7
69
9.9
Kickoff returns
Xavier Smith · Kickoff returns · 2026 regular season (weeks 1–5)
Kickoff returns
Kickoff return yards
Yards per kickoff return
7
144
20.6
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LIVE DATAUpdated Sep 28, 2026, 11:45 am EDT
2026 regular season (weeks 1–3) · 3 supplied game records
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