US EditionLA Rams Change Kickers, Promoting ‘The Thiccer Kicker’ Harrison Mevis over Joshua Karty
Harrison Mevis, making his NFL debut, replaces Josh Karty after Karty missed five of 15 field goals and three extra points, the Rams announced ahead of their game against the 49ers.
- On Friday, head coach Sean McVay said Harrison Mevis will be elevated from the practice squad to replace Joshua Karty and make his NFL debut on Sunday against the Niners.
- Because Karty has struggled with accuracy and blocked kicks, coaches cited protection issues and lace placement on snaps, with Karty missing three field goals and two blocked, prompting practice-week adjustments.
- After making 20 of 21 attempts in the UFL, Harrison Mevis, kicker, hadn't cracked an NFL roster since signing as an undrafted free agent in 2024 and joined the Rams practice squad earlier this week.
- McVay said on Friday the team will re-evaluate on Monday whether Mevis stays, Karty returns, or a competition is held, and the Rams are not releasing Karty despite eight missed or blocked kicks.
- During McVay's nine seasons, coaches said kicking mistakes played a major role in the Rams' season losses, prompting changes to the Rams placekicking unit ahead of this weekend.
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Rams HC Sean McVay Gets Honest After Making Critical Decision
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay did not hesitate to make his decision after suggesting it was a possibility. The Rams have made a significant change, shifting from second-year kicker Joshua Karty to veteran Harrison Mevis.The news certainly garnered plenty of attention ahead of the Rams’ Week 10 rematch against the San Francisco 49ers.Just days after signing Mevis to their practice squad, he replaced Karty in the kicking game.Rams Bench J…
Rams change kickers, promoting ‘The Thiccer Kicker’ Harrison Mevis over Joshua Karty
By GREG BEACHAM LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams are changing kickers, with Harrison Mevis set to make his NFL debut on Sunday in place of former Stanford standout Joshua Karty. The Rams (6-2) are not releasing Karty despite his NFL-high eight field goals or extra points that have been missed or blocked this season, coach Sean McVay said Friday. But Los Angeles will have a new kicker and a new long snapper when it travels to face the San …
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Rams making change at kicker, turning to Harrison Mevis
Mevis will be elevated from the practice squad for his NFL debut Sunday against the 49ers in place of Joshua Karty.
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