Rams cut kicker Harrison Mevis after botched field goal attempt in overtime 'cost us the game'

On Monday, Rams kicker Harrison Mevis missed a 50-yard field goal attempt in the first quarter and had what would have been the game-winning 48-yard field goal blocked in overtime of the team’s 37-34 loss to the Buffalo Bills.On Tuesday, the Rams released Mevis, OutKick confirmed.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.

If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.The team signed Blake Grupe from the New York Jets’ practice squad to replace Mevis.

NFL Network first reported the Rams’ moves.McVay was blunt in his assessment of the kicking game.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGELos Angeles Rams place kicker Harrison Mevis (92) attempts a field goal as Buffalo Bills linebacker Greg Rousseau defends during overtime of an NFL game, Monday, Oct.

12, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif.(AP Photo/Scott Strazzante)"In the kicking game, especially with our PAT, field goal, not even close to good enough," McVay told reporters after the loss.

"It cost us the game tonight."The Rams' special teams struggles have been a common theme since McVay took over in 2017.Including the playoffs, the Rams have had 81 kicks either missed or blocked since 2017, the third most in the NFL.Since the start of last season, opponents have blocked three of the Rams' kicks, tied for the most in the NFL, according to ESPN."I felt like I hit it good," Mevis said.

"That's all I can tell you.I mean, I hit it good, gave it a chance.

I'll have to look."THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE.DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!Los Angeles Rams kicker Harrison Mevis celebrates with punter Ethan Evans after a fourth-quarter field goal against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo., on Sept.

27, 2026.(Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Mevis, nicknamed the "Thicker Kicker" because he weighs 245 pounds, was signe...