Rams Sign Harrison Mevis to Compete for Kicking Job
The Los Angeles Rams have taken clear steps to address their kicking challenges by signing kicker Harrison Mevis to their practice squad. This move sets up a competition with second-year player Joshua Karty for the kicking role.
Recent Moves to Improve Special Teams
Following the addition of veteran long-snapper Jake McQuaide to challenge Alex Ward, the Rams are focusing on boosting consistency in their field-goal operations. Head coach Sean McVay emphasized the importance of this approach.
“It’s all geared toward trying to be able to just get some solutions and some kick consistency really with our field-goal operation,” McVay said. “I think it’s important to have good competition at some spots that we feel we can have improved play.”
Team Context and Performance
The Rams currently hold a 6-2 record ahead of their Sunday game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Their two losses, to the Philadelphia Eagles and the 49ers, were influenced by kicking problems that also appeared in their recent dominant win over the New Orleans Saints.
- Against the Saints, Joshua Karty missed a 39-yard field goal and an extra-point attempt.
- Karty’s season stats include making 10 of 15 field-goal attempts and 23 of 26 extra-point attempts.
Upcoming Challenge
The Rams are working to resolve these special teams issues quickly as they prepare for their critical match against the 49ers.
Author’s summary: The Rams have signed Harrison Mevis to compete with Joshua Karty for the kicker position, aiming to improve their inconsistent kicking game ahead of a key matchup.