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The Los Angeles Rams waived receiver and punt returner Xavier Smith on Friday, eight months after his muffed punt in the NFC Championship game may have cost the team a trip to the Super Bowl.
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Xavier Smith waived after NFC Championship muffed punt; zero catches in 2026.

Waived by the Los Angeles Rams on Friday after being retained post-playoffs; the muffed punt in the NFC Championship game may have cost the team a trip to the Super Bowl; had 303 receiving yards last season but zero catches on one target in 2026; led the NFL with seven punt returns this year and served as the team's main kickoff returner; Sean McVay has moved in a different direction on special teams.

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