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Rams Release Harrison Mevis, Sign Blake Grupe After Overtime Loss
- The Rams released kicker Harrison Mevis following a 37-34 overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills.
- Mevis missed two field goals and had a 48-yard field goal attempt blocked in the loss.
- Blake Grupe, formerly with the New York Jets' practice squad, has been signed by the Rams.
- Mevis, nicknamed 'The Thiccer Kicker,' was 5-for-9 on field goal attempts this season.
- The Rams' decision to release Mevis and sign Grupe comes as a response to the special teams' performance in the Bills game.
Articles (33)
New York Post·
Sean McVay reveals why Rams cut Harrison Mevis after costly misses in Bills loss
Yahoo Sports·
Sean McVay reveals why Rams cut Harrison Mevis after costly misses in Bills loss
Sean McVay explains why Rams signed kicker Blake Grupe
USA Today·
Sean McVay explains why Rams signed kicker Blake Grupe
Rams, angry Sean McVay cut 'Thiccer Kicker' Harrison Mevis after OT field-goal miss
Rams Make Major Special Teams Shakeup After Embarrassing Bills Loss, Sign Franchise Record-Holder Kicker
Blake Grupe signed by the Rams
Rams release kicker Harrison Mevis after more issues in loss to Bills
Fox News·
Rams cut kicker Harrison Mevis after botched field goal attempt in overtime 'cost us the game'
Former Colts kicker lands with Rams after overtime loss