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Rams Bench Struggling Kicker, Debut Rookie Ahead of Crucial 49ers Clash
7 Nov
Summary
- Rams to start rookie kicker Harrison Mevis on Sunday
- Long snapper Jake McQuaide returns to Rams after stint away
- Karty missed 8 field goals/extra points this season, played major role in 2 losses
As of November 7th, 2025, the Los Angeles Rams are making a change at the kicker position, with rookie Harrison Mevis set to make his NFL debut this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. The Rams are not releasing Joshua Karty, their current kicker, despite his struggles this season. Karty has missed a league-high 8 field goals or extra points, which played a major role in two of the Rams' losses.
In addition to the change at kicker, the Rams are also bringing back long snapper Jake McQuaide, who was with the team from 2011 to 2020. McQuaide is replacing Alex Ward, as the Rams look to address the issues in their placekicking unit.
The Rams' special teams coordinator, Chase Blackburn, acknowledged that the operation and standard set for the kicking unit has not been met this season. The team believes the changes will help improve their performance, as they continue their push for a potential Super Bowl-contending season.
