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Rams Bench Joshua Karty, Name Harrison Mevis Week 10 Kicker vs. 49ers

The decision caps a week of tryouts to stabilize a kicking unit hurt by repeated breakdowns.

Overview

  • Harrison Mevis was elevated from the practice squad and will make his NFL debut Sunday at Levi’s Stadium, coach Sean McVay said.
  • Joshua Karty, who is 10-for-15 on field goals and 23-for-26 on extra points this season, remains on the roster but will not kick in Week 10.
  • Veteran Jake McQuaide will replace Alex Ward at long snapper as the Rams adjust multiple parts of the operation.
  • Special-teams errors — including blocked and missed kicks — factored into losses to the Eagles and 49ers and produced an NFL-high eight miscues.
  • Mevis hit 20 of 21 field goals in the UFL and made 84% at Missouri, including a 61-yard game-winner, with the Rams planning to reassess the job after Sunday.