The Los Angeles Rams just made a significant move, waiving wide receiver Mario Williams after he suffered a hamstring injury in a recent preseason game and bringing back a familiar face in Alex Bachman. Bachman, who started his NFL journey with the Rams as an undrafted free agent way back in 2019, returns to the organization that gave him his first shot, stepping in when they really need depth.
The Seven-Year Detour and a Big Return
This isn’t Bachman’s first rodeo with the Rams; he kicked off his career there in 2019 out of Wake Forest. Dude posted 82 catches for 1,162 yards and 10 touchdowns in 32 games for the Demon Deacons, even clocking a sub-4.5 40-yard dash. Talk about explosiveness! After being waived that summer, he’s bounced around the league for seven years, logging time with the Giants, Texans, and most recently, the Las Vegas Raiders. It’s pretty wild: he’s only got five career catches but has still managed to stick in the NFL for this long, proving there’s something teams really like in his game. He’s carved out a niche as a special-teamer and depth receiver, even making his first career start in 2024 against the Rams, ironically enough.
Injuries Piling Up, Bachman Steps In
The big reason for this reunion? The Rams’ receiver room is banged up. Their star, Puka Nacua, is dealing with psoas soreness and is currently day-to-day, sitting out recent practices as the team plays it safe. This is where Bachman comes in. At 26, he’s a veteran body who knows the building and can jump right into special teams work while competing for offensive snaps. He’s a Southern California kid coming home, too, which is always a cool story. Mario Williams, on the other hand, made a little noise in camp but his hamstring injury means he’ll either get a shot elsewhere or maybe, just maybe, he’ll be like Bachman and find his way back to the Rams someday.
What’s Next For Bachman?
With only two preseason games left, Bachman is a super late addition, so making the final 53-man roster might be an uphill battle. But don’t count him out for a practice squad spot; that’s totally in play. He brings that veteran presence and immediate special teams help, which is crucial. At worst, we’re going to see him on the field for the Saints preseason game this week. This guy has stuck around the league for seven years with only five catches, so you know he’s got that grit. Let’s see what he can do in these final few exhibition games.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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