The Rams did not bring in a receiver via trade before the deadline, but they have acquired one who knows their system.
Los Angeles announced on Tuesday that the club has signed Xavier Smith off of San Francisco’s practice squad.
The Rams previously let go of Smith earlier in the season. He had been serving as the team’s primary returner with poor results.
Last season, Smith appeared in 16 games for the Rams, catching 18 passes for 303 yards.
L.A. needs depth at receiver with both Puka Nacua and Davante Adams on injured reserve and Jordan Whittington also being placed on IR as a corresponding move to add Smith. Tight end Terrance Ferguson is also dealing with a hamstring injury, further limiting the team’s pass catchers.