Rams signing special teams ace Grant Stuard to $5.05M deal
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Special teams is going to be a major focus for the Los Angeles Rams in 2026 after that unit cost them multiple games last season, including the NFC title game against the Seattle Seahawks. They took a step toward improving in that area on Thursday by signing a special teams standout and linebacker in free agency.
According to Aaron Wilson, the Rams are signing former Lions special teamer Grant Stuard to a two-year deal worth up to $5.05 million. It's not a big-name addition, but Stuard is a great tackler and plays hard on special teams, contributing in a big way for the Bucs, Colts and Lions in his career.
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He entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick by the Bucs in 2021 and has played 83 total games, missing just two in his career in 2022.
Former #Lions special teams ace and linebacker Grant Stuard is signing w/ #Rams on a two year deal worth up to $5.05 million, per league source. Stuard @UHCougarFB has made impact with #Buccaneers#Colts and Detroit, now takes his high-intensity game to LA
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 12, 2026
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In his five seasons, Stuard has made 92 tackles and forced one fumble, making three total tackles for a loss.
Stuard also adds depth at linebacker, though he'll primarily be a special teams contributor for new coordinator Bubba Ventrone.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Rams free agency: LA signing special teamer Grant Stuard to $5M deal