Rams Replace Struggling Kicker With Record-setting Talent After Loss
WHO:
Daily Mail NFL - The Rams released kicker Harrison Mevis just hours after the team's overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills.
therams.com - Grupe was signed from the Jets' practice squad.
therams.com - Grupe originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent signed by the Saints in 2023.
therams.com - Grupe spent his first two-and-a-half seasons in New Orleans before being released in late November last year.
therams.com - Head coach Sean McVay confirmed the Rams are waiving kicker Harrison Mevis and signing Blake Grupe.
NY Post - The Rams' replacement kicker, Blake Grupe, is noted to create an 89-pound drop at the position compared to Harrison Mevis.
Fox News - NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported the Rams are moving on from kicker Harrison Mevis.
Heavy NFL - The Rams signed Blake Grupe, who is a franchise record-holder kicker.
Heavy NFL - The Rams signed Blake Grupe, a record-setting kicker, from the Jets' practice squad.
Heavy NFL - The Los Angeles Rams, Harrison Mevis, Blake Grupe
Daily Mail NFL - The Los Angeles Rams, Harrison Mevis
WHAT:
Heavy NFL - The Rams made a roster change just hours after their loss to the Buffalo Bills, signing Blake Grupe from the Jets' practice squad.
Fox News - Harrison Mevis was released after his blocked field goal in overtime "cost us the game" against the Buffalo Bills.
therams.com - Grupe made 11 of 11 field goal attempts in five games with the Colts last season, with five makes from 40-plus yards.
therams.com - Grupe's signing was described as a decision to provide him an opportunity to "come in here and do his thing, and hopefully build on some real cool momentum that he had established in Indy."
therams.com - Grupe made 11 of 11 field goal attempts in five games with the Colts last season, with five makes from 40-plus yards.
therams.com - McVay stated, "Appreciate (Mevis's) contributions... But ultimately we need better production, and that's what we're hoping to get out of from Blake."
therams.com - Grupe made 75 of 94 field goal attempts in 45 games during his time with the Saints.
Heavy NFL - The Rams are reportedly making changes to their special teams unit following the loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Fox News - The Rams released Harrison Mevis after he missed a 50-yard field goal and had an overtime kick blocked in a 37-34 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Heavy NFL - The Rams made the roster change to replace Harrison Mevis after he missed four field goals in five games, including two in the overtime loss to the Bills.
Fox News - Harrison Mevis was released after his blocked field goal in overtime "cost us the game" against the Buffalo Bills.
Heavy NFL - Harrison Mevis had a chance to win the game in overtime with a 48-yard field goal, but it was blocked.
Heavy NFL - The Rams signed Blake Grupe from the Jets' practice squad.
Heavy NFL - The Rams released Harrison Mevis after a 37-34 overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Draft Sharks - Harrison Mevis missed four field goals in five games, including two in the overtime loss to the Bills.
WHERE:
Heavy NFL - The event took place during a game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Buffalo Bills.
WHEN:
Heavy NFL - The Rams' loss to the Buffalo Bills occurred on a Monday night.
WHY:
therams.com - McVay stated, "I probably should have articulated it better," regarding the kicking unit's performance and its impact on the game outcome.
therams.com - McVay stated, "This guy has experience... has kicked in a lot of big-time professional settings."
therams.com - McVay noted that the kicking unit "cost us an opportunity to win the game" against the Bills.
Daily Mail NFL - The Rams decided to release Harrison Mevis due to his dismal performance, which included missing two crucial field goal attempts in the game against the Bills.
HOW:
therams.com - McVay noted that the kicking unit "cost us an opportunity to win the game" against the Bills.
therams.com - McVay stated, "This guy has experience... has kicked in a lot of big-time professional settings."
therams.com - Grupe's signing was described as a decision to provide him an opportunity to "come in here and do his thing, and hopefully build on some real cool momentum that he had established in Indy."
Heavy NFL - The Rams made the roster change just hours after their loss to the Buffalo Bills, as reported by NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
Heavy NFL - The Rams made the roster change just hours after their loss to the Buffalo Bills, as reported by NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
Heavy NFL - The Rams' decision to sign Blake Grupe was reported by NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
Heavy NFL - The Rams made the roster change just hours after their loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Heavy NFL - The Rams made the roster change just hours after the game against the Buffalo Bills.
Heavy NFL - The Rams made a roster change shortly after the game to address their kicking frustrations.
The Rams have made a significant roster change, releasing kicker Harrison Mevis just hours after their overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills, where a blocked field goal was cited as a key moment that "cost us the game." In response, the team has signed Blake Grupe from the Jets' practice squad to fill the vacancy. Coach Sean McVay acknowledged the need for better communication regarding the kicking unit's performance and its impact on the game's outcome.