Johnny Hekker has officially won the Rams punter battle over Corey Bojorquez. After there was speculation that Hekker could be traded or cut, Los Angeles actually parted ways with Bojorquez on Tuesday, right at the 4 p.m. ET roster deadline.
The Rams are trading Bojorquez to the Packers, according to Tom Pelissero. It’s a surprising last-minute move, but one that keeps Hekker in Los Angeles for a 10th season.
Punter trade! The #Packers are acquiring Corey Bojorquez from the #Rams, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 31, 2021
This is a win-win for the Rams, who get to keep a four-time All-Pro in Hekker and also recoup something in return for Bojorquez, who they signed to a one-year deal this offseason.
Bojorquez was impressive in the preseason, particularly with his 70-yard bomb against the Broncos on Saturday night, doing enough to catch the eye of the Packers in their search for a new punter.
