# Rams Bring Back Joshua Karty and Jake McQuaide in Practice Squad Changes

Los Angeles added three players and released three others as it adjusted its special teams depth.

By Will Langan | 24X7 News
Published: 2026-10-28T22:06:36.756Z
Updated: 2026-10-28T22:06:36.756Z
Section: Sports
Format: News
Canonical: https://24x7news.us/articles/rams-karty-mcquaide-rhattigan-practice-squad-october-28-2026

The Los Angeles Rams signed kicker Joshua Karty, long snapper Jake McQuaide and linebacker Jon Rhattigan to their practice squad on October 28, according to reports from Rams Wire and Field Level Media.

The corresponding departures were offensive lineman Austin Blaske, cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean and linebacker Elias Neal. All three were released from the practice squad.

Karty returns to the organization that drafted him in the sixth round in 2024. He spent his first two NFL seasons with Los Angeles before the team waived him during the 2025 season. His return adds another kicking option behind Brandon McManus, rather than immediately changing the active-roster job.

McManus made his Rams debut in the team's most recent game, converting all five extra-point attempts without attempting a field goal. The Rams have changed kickers several times since Karty's previous stint.

McQuaide also has extensive experience with the franchise, including a return during the 2025 season. Rhattigan provides another option for a team working to improve its special teams coverage.

Sources
Rams Wire, via Yahoo Sports, October 28, 2026.
Field Level Media, October 28, 2026.

## Sources
- Rams Wire: Six Practice Squad Moves: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rams-bring-back-joshua-karty-184958038.html
- Field Level Media: Rams Re-Sign Joshua Karty: https://fieldlevelmedia.com/news/rams-re-sign-joshua-karty-as-backup-plan-for-troubled-kicking-game/