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ArticleRams preseason: How many jobs are up for grabs?
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Are the Rams really going to deploy Xavier Smith as the punt returner again in 2026? It would be a tough pill for most fans to swallow after watching Smith gift the Seahawks a touchdown in the NFC Championship game on a muffed punt. Why not explore alternatives like either of Brennan Presley or Dean Connors? Both are as athletic and shifty as Smith. We know who Smith is. It's time to look in another direction.
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Smith's punt returner job threatened after NFC Championship muffed punt.

Punt returner job is in jeopardy after muffing a punt in the NFC Championship game that resulted in a touchdown for the Seahawks; the source questions whether the Rams will deploy Smith again in 2026 and suggests exploring alternatives like Brennan Presley or Dean Connors, who are equally athletic and shifty.

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