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The Los Angeles Rams signed wide receiver Xavier Smith and placed Jordan Whittington on injured reserve Tuesday, making additional changes to their receiving corps shortly after the NFL trade deadline passed.
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Los Angeles announced the transactions on X, formerly known as Twitter, following the 4 p.m. ET deadline.
“LA Rams Roster Moves:
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• Reserved/Injured WR Jordan Whittington
• Free Agent Signing WR Xavier Smith”
The moves come amid growing injury concerns for the Rams, who could also lose star wide receiver Puka Nacua for at least four games after Sunday’s 20-13 victory over the Washington Commanders.
Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team reported Monday that Nacua could be headed to injured reserve.
“#Rams WR Puka Nacua is likely going to placed on IR with a PCL/MCL sprain and turf toe. He’s out at least four games.”
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Nacua has recorded 70 receptions for 715 yards and four touchdowns across seven appearances this season. The 25-year-old caught 14 passes for 150 yards and a touchdown against Washington before suffering the injury late in the contest.
Rams address receiving depth after missing out at NFL trade deadline
Los Angeles explored potential receiving options ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, including Indianapolis Colts receiver Josh Downs and Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Brian Thomas Jr.
However, Downs ultimately landed with the Kansas City Chiefs, while Thomas remained in Jacksonville, leaving the Rams without a trade acquisition at the position.
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Smith returns to Los Angeles after appearing in three games this season without recording a reception. The receiver caught 18 passes for 303 yards in 16 games during the 2025 campaign, averaging 16.8 yards per reception.
He has also contributed on special teams, recording seven punt returns for 69 yards and seven kickoff returns for 144 yards this season.
Whittington, meanwhile, has caught two passes for 12 yards in 2026. He has contributed primarily as a return specialist, totaling 316 yards on 12 kickoff returns, averaging 26.3 yards per attempt.
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The Rams now face additional questions surrounding their receiving depth as they attempt to maintain their recent momentum.
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Los Angeles (5-4) has won three consecutive games and will look to extend that streak against the Arizona Cardinals (3-6) in Week 10.
The Rams will visit Arizona on Sunday at 1:05 p.m. PT on CBS.
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