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Rams Open Kicker Competition, Sign Harrison Mevis to Practice Squad

Coach Sean McVay expanded special-teams work to stabilize a shaky field-goal operation after repeated breakdowns.

Overview

  • McVay said Joshua Karty and Harrison Mevis will compete in practice this week with extra reps, with a game-day decision expected before Sunday at San Francisco.
  • Los Angeles also added veteran long snapper Jake McQuaide to the practice squad, and McVay said he expects McQuaide to handle snaps if the week goes as planned.
  • Karty has missed five field goals and three extra points this season, including a field goal and PAT against the Saints, with earlier blocks contributing to losses to the Eagles and 49ers.
  • Mevis has not kicked in an NFL regular-season game but made over 90% of his field goals in the UFL and hit a 61-yarder at Missouri.
  • The Rams worked out multiple kickers, including Rodrigo Blankenship, before choosing Mevis to challenge Karty and trigger broader evaluation of snap, hold and protection.