Xavier Smith Faces Competition for Rams' Return Specialist Role

The Los Angeles Rams are evaluating their special teams unit, specifically looking for upgrades at the returner position over Xavier Smith. The team is exploring whether new additions can provide more explosive playmaking ability than Smith offered previously. As the Rams head into the 2026 season, Smith will need to compete to retain his role as the primary return man against a revamped group of specialists brought in to improve the team's field position and overall efficiency.