Rams place punters Johnny Hekker, Corey Bojorquez on COVID-19/reserve list

The Rams have placed punters Johnny Hekker and Corey Bojorquez on the COVID-19/Reserve list, the team announced Saturday.

When players are placed on the COVID-19/Reserve list, it can mean two things: the player tested positive for COVID-19 or they have been deemed a close contact with an infected person. 

Hekker, who enters his 10th season with the Rams is regarded as one of the better punters in the NFL. Last season, he averaged 45.6 yards per punt on 68 attempts.

Bojorquez signed with the Rams in April via free agency after serving as the Buffalo Bills punter for three seasons. Last season, he averaged a league-leading 50.8 yards per attempt. 

As the Rams get set to host the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium at 7 P.M. PT for their second preseason matchup, they'll be without a punter for the contest. Whether they rely on kicker Matt Gay to fulfill the duties or someone else, a determination will likely be made clear during pregame warm-ups. 

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