5 potential replacements for JoJo Natson as Rams’ return specialist

The Rams have two internal options as potential replacements for JoJo Natson.

De’Anthony Thomas

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Thomas was the primary return specialist for the Chiefs and Ravens at points last season, though he didn’t have a wildly successful year. He returned 26 punts for 148 yards, averaging only 5.7 yards per return. On kickoffs, he gained 321 yards on 17 attempts, a terrible average of 18.9 yards.

Thomas has blazing speed and was an impact player on special teams for the Chiefs in the past, but he’s had little success in the last two seasons. The Rams could take a low-risk chance on him in free agency this offseason, seeing a need for speed in the return game.