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kicker

[kik-er] / ˈkɪk ər /


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On Wednesday, the Rams signed to the practice squad kicker Joshua Karty and long-snapper Jake McQuaide — both of whom played previously for the Rams — and linebacker Jon Rhattigan.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

McQuaide, 38, is a 15-year veteran who played his first 10 seasons with the Rams, most as part of a special teams triumvirate that included kicker Greg Zuerlein and punter Johnny Hekker.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

The Rams moved to augment their struggling special teams on Tuesday, signing veteran kicker Brandon McManus.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

Arizona kicker Chad Ryland was 5-for-5 on kicks when his team got the ball back trailing 16-15 with just 47 seconds left.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

But Mike Costello was not there to spin the laces away from the kicker and set the ball down.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

Sean McVay’s decision to keep two kickers on the roster is partially motivated by the Rams’ playoff chances being in perilous place.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

Would McVay consider having two kickers on the 48-man game-day roster?

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

Among kickers, Charles Szares of Sherman Oaks Notre Dame is five for five on field goals and 23 for 23 on PATs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

The average pay for a starting specialist—a positional grouping comprising mostly kickers and punters—in a Power Four football conference this season.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026

Menacing-looking gangs, just standing around, watching the karate kickers go at it.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor


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