Rams Initiate Kicker Competition After Signing Harrison Mevis
Following two missed field goals in Sunday’s win against the New Orleans Saints, the Los Angeles Rams are gearing up for changes on their special teams.
On Tuesday, the Rams (6-2) added veteran long snapper Jake McQuaide to their practice squad. The very next day, they brought in kicker Harrison Mevis, who will compete with the current kicker, Joshua Karty, for the starting position this week.
Head Coach Sean McVay’s Statement
“Certainly, there’s a lot of layers to everything that’s gone on in that phase, but those are two areas that those guys have done a lot of really good stuff for us but we want to be able to see a little bit more consistency in those areas. I think these guys will be here to be able to push them and then that allows us to be able to make a decision.”
McVay also expects McQuaide to replace Alex Ward as the team’s long snapper in the upcoming game against the San Francisco 49ers (6-3), assuming practice goes well this week.
Jake McQuaide’s Background
- Played with the Rams from 2011 to 2020
- Earned Pro Bowl honors in 2016 and 2017
- Spent the 2024 season with the Minnesota Vikings and Miami Dolphins
This move reflects the Rams’ intent to bring more consistency to their special teams and create competition that could improve performance.
Author’s summary: The Rams are shaking up their special teams by signing Harrison Mevis and Jake McQuaide to boost consistency and foster competition for key roles.