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Rams release Harrison Mevis and sign Blake Grupe after loss to Bills
The Los Angeles Rams released kicker Harrison Mevis after their 37-34 overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Mevis missed two field goals in the game, including a 48-yard attempt that was blocked in overtime.
He has made five of nine field goals this season, the lowest success rate in the NFL, though the accounts differ on his extra-point total.
The Rams signed Blake Grupe from the New York Jets’ practice squad to replace him.
Grupe previously played for the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts and has made 81.9% of his career field goals.
Los Angeles is seeking more reliable kicking after a loss in which a field goal could have won the game.
Grupe now gets the chance to handle the Rams’ kicking duties, while the Jets have kept Jason Sanders as their starter.
The Los Angeles Rams released kicker Harrison Mevis and signed Blake Grupe from the New York Jets’ practice squad after losing 37-34 to the Buffalo Bills in overtime.
Mevis missed both of his field-goal attempts in the loss, including a 48-yard attempt in overtime that was blocked.
He had made five of nine field goals this season, a 55.6% rate that ranked last in the NFL.
Grupe had not kicked for the Jets this season and previously played for the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts.
- Who
- The Los Angeles Rams released Harrison Mevis and signed Blake Grupe from the New York Jets’ practice squad.
- What
- The Rams changed kickers after Mevis missed two field goals in a loss to Buffalo.
- When
- After the Rams’ Monday night game against the Bills; the move was reported on October 13, 2026.
- Where
- Los Angeles; Grupe joined the Rams from the New York Jets’ practice squad.
- Why
- Mevis had struggled, including two missed field goals against Buffalo. The Rams made the change to address their kicking problems.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Rams lost 37-34 to the Buffalo Bills in overtime, with Mevis missing two field-goal attempts.
Reports said the Rams released Mevis and signed Grupe from the Jets’ practice squad.
- Final score
- Rams lost 37-34 to the Bills in overtime
- Mevis field goals this season
- 5 of 9
- Mevis field-goal rate
- 55.6%, last in the NFL
- Grupe career field-goal rate
- 81.9%
- Grupe career extra-point rate
- 98%
What people are saying
I thought offensively and defensively we battled. Thought some of the coverage units, we did some really good stuff. And then the kicking game, especially with our PAT, field goal — not even close to good enough. It cost us the game tonight.
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The #Rams are moving on from K Harrison Mevis, per me and @MikeGarafolo, as coach Sean McVay authors a special teams shakeup. They are signing Blake Grupe off the #Jets practice squad.
Sources
Rams release kicker Harrison Mevis after disastrous loss to Bills, sign Jets' practice squad kicker
NFL Network: Rams releasing kicker Harrison Mevis, signing K Blake Grupe off Jets' practice squad
New York Jets lose a player in unexpected fashion after struggling contender makes a move at key position
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