Rams sign kicker McManus after releasing Mevis and Grupe injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 9:49 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams have signed free agent kicker Brandon McManus, as reported on October 20, 2026. This move follows the release of kicker Harrison Mevis and an injury to Blake Grupe, leaving the team in need of a replacement. With McManus now added to the roster, he becomes the third kicker for the Rams in recent weeks. The team will look to stabilize its special teams ahead of upcoming games.
- •Rams signed kicker Brandon McManus on October 20, 2026.
- •Harrison Mevis was released prior to the signing.
- •Blake Grupe is sidelined due to injury.
- •McManus is the third kicker for the Rams in a short period.
- •The team is looking to improve its kicker situation this season.
- 10:04 PMESPN NFL — Sources: Rams signing McManus; 3rd kicker in three weeks
- 9:43 PMYahoo Sports — LA Rams sign Brandon McManus, their third kicker in 2 weeks
"LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams signed veteran Brandon McManus on Tuesday to be their third kicker of the season.McManus will begin his 13th NFL season with the Rams (2-4), who cut struggling kicker Harrison Mevis last week.
"The Rams, after releasing Harrison Mevis and an injury to Blake Grupe, are signing free agent kicker Brandon McManus, sources told NFL Network.
Sources
External links- ESPN NFLOct 20, 2026, 10:04 PMSources: Rams signing McManus; 3rd kicker in three weeks
The Rams, after releasing Harrison Mevis and an injury to Blake Grupe, are signing free agent kicker Brandon McManus, sources told NFL Network.
- Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 9:43 PMLA Rams sign Brandon McManus, their third kicker in 2 weeks
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams signed veteran Brandon McManus on Tuesday to be their third kicker of the season.McManus will begin his 13th NFL season with the Rams (2-4), who cut struggling kicker Harrison Mevis last week.
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