Los Angeles Rams Release Harrison Mevis After Bills Loss, Sign Blake Grupe From New York Jets | Report

The Los Angeles Rams have made a change at kicker after their 37–34 overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills.

The team is releasing Harrison Mevis and signing Blake Grupe from the New York Jets’ practice squad, according to ESPN.

Mevis’ costly misses proved decisive in a game the Rams had a chance to win. The move gives Los Angeles a new option at kicker as it looks to fix a problem that has hurt the team early in the season.

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Harrison Mevis’ Misses Against Bills

Mevis missed a 50-yard field goal in the first quarter before seeing his 48-yard attempt blocked in overtime by Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau.

The second miss came at a critical moment. Los Angeles had recovered a Buffalo fumble and was in position to attempt the go-ahead kick. Instead, Rousseau got through to block the attempt.

Buffalo took advantage. Josh Allen helped move the Bills into scoring range, and Tyler Bass hit a 45-yard field goal to seal the 37–34 win.