{
  "id": 18068712,
  "title": "Rams make change again at special teams, release Alex Bachman",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/rams-make-change-again-at-special-teams-release-alex-bachman",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-04T04:53:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rams-change-again-special-teams-045335454.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Rams have decided to release Alex Bachman from the team, moving on from the special teams returner as they search for a more dynamic option in the return game. Bachman's limitations in acceleration, speed, and elusiveness made it challenging for him to establish himself as a reliable long-term solution. Despite having an opportunity to contribute to the Rams on special teams, Bachman failed to consistently generate positive results in the return game. The Rams' decision to move on highlights the importance of finding a returner capable of changing field position, as the team has struggled to generate consistent positive results in that phase. Potential replacements could include players already on the roster, such as Tutu Atwell, or external options like Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts, who has return experience, quick acceleration, and the ability to make defenders miss.",
  "summary": "Alex Bachman’s services are no longer wanted by the Rams, who will they look to next…?",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}