Rams sign receiver off 49ers practice squad

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Rams sign receiver off 49ers practice squad

Originally posted on 49ers Webzone | By David Bonilla | Last updated Nov 10, 2026 4:35 PM ET

The Los Angeles Rams didn't make the major wide receiver trade many expected ahead of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline. However, they did add depth at the position.

According to ESPN's Nick Wagoner, the Rams have signed wide receiver Xavier Smith off the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad.

Rams signed WR Xavier Smith off the #49ers practice squad. Creates an opening for potential trickle down if Niners opt to release a WR this week to make room on roster for Keenan Allen and/or guys returning from IR.— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) November 10, 2026

Smith started his NFL career with the Rams. He was waived on October 2.

The 49ers signed Smith to their practice squad on October 7, providing the following overview of the receiver at the time.

Smith (5-9, 180) originally entered the NFL after signing with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2023. Throughout his three-year NFL career with the Rams (2024-26), he has appeared in 34 games (three starts) and recorded 20 receptions for 309 yards, along with four carries for 36 yards. He has also appeared in five postseason contests. In 2026, Smith appeared in three games with the Rams before the team waived him on October 2.

A 29-year-old native of Haines City, FL, Smith attended Florida A&M University for six seasons (2017-22), where he appeared in 33 games (30 starts) and recorded 228 receptions for 2,893 yards and 25 touchdowns, along with 20 carries for 96 yards and one touchdown on the ground.

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