Rams ruthlessly ditch kicker Harrison Mevis just hours after his latest dismal performance cost them in Bills loss

The Los Angeles Rams have released Harrison Mevis just hours after the team’s overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills in which he missed two crucial field-goal attempts.

Mevis’ second miss of the night was deflected by Buffalo defensive end Greg Rousseau in overtime, allowing for the Bills to drive down for a winning field goal in the 37-34 victory. 

‘The kicking game, with our PAT, field goal [unit] — not even close to good enough,’ Rams coach Sean McVay said. ‘It cost us the game tonight…. I’m going to evaluate everything.’

McVay issued his judgement on Tuesday by waiving Mevis, who leads the NFL with three missed field goals this season. 

The Super Bowl-winning coach was also upset with himself for kicking from Buffalo’s 30-yard line with 4:16 remaining in overtime.

‘I wish I would have had a better play call and gone for it, got it tighter,’ McVay told reporters. ‘I’m sick right now with myself, and I’m so proud of that group. This is the tough part of sports, but I’m proud of that team. I’m proud of the way we battled, and I’m sick that we came up short.’

The news was first reported by NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport. Rams spokespeople did not immediately respond to The Daily Mail’s request for comment. 

Garafolo has also reported that Blake Grupe has been signed by the Rams. 

A 27-year-old who went undrafted out of Notre Dame in 2023, Grupe previously played for the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts. For his three-year career, the Missouri native has made 23 of 25 field-goal attempts and 96 of 98 extra points. His career long came with Indianapolis last season when he hit from 60 yards away.