India, Dec. 21 -- The Los Angeles Rams have fired special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn, ESPN reported on Sunday, citing sources. This comes after the Rams' special teams cost them three of their four losses this season, including Thursday night's defeat in Seattle.

The Rams have yet to make an official statement. Blackburn was in his third season with the team as the special teams coordinator. He oversaw one of the NFL's most effective special teams groups in 2024, highlighted by the emergence of rookies Joshua Karty at kicker and wide receiver Jordan Whittington, both of whom earned spots on the Pro Football Writers of America All-Rookie Team.

The unit finished the season with four blocked kicks, matching the highest total in the ...