Rams Sign Harrison Mevis to Compete for Kicking Job
Following the signing of Jake McQuaide to challenge Alex Ward for the long-snapper position, the Rams added kicker Harrison Mevis to their practice squad. Mevis will compete with second-year player Joshua Karty as the team addresses kicking inconsistencies.
Rams' Strategy for Special Teams
“It’s all geared toward trying to be able to just get some solutions and some kick consistency really with our field-goal operation,” said coach Sean McVay. “I think it’s important to have good competition at some spots that we feel we can have improved play.”
Upcoming Game and Team Performance
The Rams, currently 6-2, are preparing to face the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Sunday. Two of their losses, against the defending Super Bowl champions Philadelphia Eagles and the 49ers, were linked to kicking game issues. These problems reappeared, though less critically, in their recent commanding win over the New Orleans Saints.
Kicking Performance Details
- Joshua Karty missed a 39-yard field goal and an extra point against the Saints.
- He has converted 10 out of 15 field-goal attempts.
- Karty has made 23 of 26 extra-point attempts overall.
The Rams aim to strengthen their special teams through competition and consistency in kicking roles.
Author’s summary: The Rams boost competition for their kicking roles by signing Harrison Mevis, aiming to resolve field-goal consistency amid critical recent misses from Joshua Karty.