Rams cut kicker Harrison Mevis after overtime defeat to Bills
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 5:31 PM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams have officially released kicker Harrison Mevis following a poor performance in Week 5. During a Monday Night Football matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Mevis missed two field goals, including a crucial attempt in overtime that was blocked, contributing to a 37-34 loss. With a 55.6% success rate on field goals this season and after signing Blake Grupe from the Jets' practice squad, the Rams aim to recover from multiple special teams failures as they pursue playoff aspirations. Mevis' performance declined significantly from last season's success, prompting this decision.
- •Mevis released after 0-for-2 performance against Bills.
- •Rams lost 37-34 in overtime on October 12, 2026.
- •Mevis had a 55.6% field goal success rate this season.
- •Blake Grupe signed off Jets' practice squad as replacement.
- •Mevis leaves with a career 77.3% field goal conversion rate.
- 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — Rams to cut ties with Harrison Mevis after another field goal disaster
- 5:29 PMYahoo Sports — Rams release Harrison Mevis
- 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — Rams reportedly moving on from kicker Harrison Mevis in latest special teams change
"Mevis, affectionally nicknamed "The Thiccer Kicker," has made only five of his nine field-goal attempts this season.
"The Week 5 disaster for Harrison Mevis was the last straw for the Rams.
"The Rams in search of a new kicker…again…
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsOct 13, 2026, 5:31 PMRams to cut ties with Harrison Mevis after another field goal disaster
The Week 5 disaster for Harrison Mevis was the last straw for the Rams.
- Yahoo SportsOct 13, 2026, 5:29 PMRams release Harrison Mevis
The Rams in search of a new kicker…again…
- Yahoo SportsOct 13, 2026, 5:28 PMRams reportedly moving on from kicker Harrison Mevis in latest special teams change
Mevis, affectionally nicknamed "The Thiccer Kicker," has made only five of his nine field-goal attempts this season.
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