Rams sign Alex Bachman, waive Mario Williams
The Los Angeles Rams reshuffled their receiving room by signing Alex Bachman and waiving injured second-year receiver Mario Williams, a move that affects depth and special-teams availability.
The change matters while Puka Nacua continues working to the side during a psoas issue, and the roster update was noted by Heavy – Los Angeles Rams.
Key Takeaways
- The Rams signed wide receiver Alex Bachman to add experienced depth and special-teams capability.
- Los Angeles waived injured second-year receiver Mario Williams, who has not appeared in a regular-season game for the team.
- Puka Nacua was limited in practice while managing a psoas issue, creating urgency for available return-capable personnel.
- The transaction clears a roster spot for a veteran capable of handling punt-return duties and late-game snaps.
Alex Bachman’s role and recent resume
Alex Bachman entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2019 and has returned to a Rams environment familiar with his profile.
His offensive production includes five career receptions for 45 yards and one carry for a 3-yard loss, while recent return work of 22 punts for 124 yards in 2025 underscores his special-teams value.
What Mario Williams’ waiver entails
The Rams waived injured wideout Mario Williams, a second-year player who has not appeared in a Los Angeles regular-season game.
An injured waiver can result in the player reverting to injured reserve if unclaimed or in an injury settlement that sets a waiting period before a return to the roster.
Puka Nacua practice status
Puka Nacua worked to the side at practice while navigating a psoas issue, which limited his full participation for the session.
Head coach Sean McVay provided no new update on Nacua after practice, indicating the team remains on a day-to-day monitoring plan.
Receiver depth and special teams context
| Player | Experience / Status | Career receiving notes | Return / special-teams notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bachman | Entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2019; signed to the Rams in the recent roster update | Five career receptions for 45 yards and one carry for a 3-yard loss | Returned 22 punts for 124 yards in 2025 and projects as a return-capable depth option |
| Mario Williams | Second-year receiver; waived injured and has not appeared in a regular-season game for Los Angeles | No documented regular-season snaps for the Rams in the available reporting | No special-teams return production listed in the roster update |
| Puka Nacua | Primary target for the offense; currently working to the side with a psoas issue | Established as a primary target, with specific season numbers not listed in the roster update | Not fully available to practice while managing the psoas concern |
Roster construction implications for the Rams
Adding Bachman prioritizes immediate availability and special-teams competence at the back end of the roster while Nacua recovers.
Waiving Williams clears a roster slot and signals a preference for veteran depth that can contribute on returns and special teams while injured players are processed through waivers and potential settlements.
