Sean McVay addresses Rams' ongoing special teams challenges
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 8:17 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay spoke on September 22 about the team's continuing issues with its special teams unit. Despite hiring Bubba Ventrone as the special teams coordinator and bringing in new players, performance has not improved significantly. McVay noted a 43-yard missed kick by kicker Harrison Mevis and inconsistencies from punter Ethan Evans. Additionally, Tanner Ingle, recently promoted from the practice squad, received a detrimental 15-yard penalty during kickoff coverage. McVay stated the team must work quickly to resolve these problems, recalling how special teams struggles affected their playoff position last season.
- •McVay acknowledged need for improvement in special teams on September 22.
- •Harrison Mevis missed a critical 43-yard field goal recently.
- •Punter Ethan Evans displayed inconsistent performance.
- •Tanner Ingle incurred a costly penalty during kickoff coverage.
- •Special teams issues previously contributed to playoff losses last season.
- 8:17 PMYahoo Sports — Sean McVay acknowledges Rams' lingering special teams struggles
"Sean McVay admits the Rams' special teams unit can be much better than it has been.
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