NFL Network: Rams releasing kicker Harrison Mevis, signing K Blake Grupe off Jets' practice squad
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Key Points:
- The Los Angeles Rams have released kicker Harrison Mevis following costly special teams errors in their loss to the Buffalo Bills, particularly two missed field goals in overtime.
- Mevis, who had a strong rookie season, has struggled in 2025, missing four of nine field goals despite perfect extra-point attempts.
- The Rams signed Blake Grupe from the New York Jets' practice squad to replace Mevis; Grupe has prior NFL experience with the Saints and Colts and boasts an 81.9% field-goal accuracy.
- The coaching staff, led by Sean McVay, expressed frustration over special teams mistakes that contributed to the team's defeat.
- Grupe is expected to address the Rams' kicking issues moving forward in the season.
