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Former Rams Super Bowl champion blasts Harrison Mevis following kicker’s release

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Martinez, V. (2026, October 16). Former Rams Super Bowl champion blasts Harrison Mevis following kicker’s release. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/15/sports/former-rams-super-bowl-champion-blasts-harrison-mevis-following-kickers-release/

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Former Rams kicker Harrison Mevis was released by the team following a poor start to the 2026 season, during which he missed several field goals including one that would have given his team a victory in Week 5. Former teammate Andrew Whitworth, who won a Super Bowl with the Rams in 2021, criticized Mevis for laughing and joking with opposing players after missing critical kicks, suggesting this behavior reflects poorly on his professionalism and dedication to the team's success.

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The Rams released kicker Harrison Mevis after he struggled during their Week 5 loss to the Bills, with his performance and behavior coming under scrutiny. Mevis missed a critical 50-yard field goal attempt in the first quarter, which could have won the game if successful. Additionally, his overtime kick was blocked by the Bills. Former Rams offensive lineman Andrew Whitworth, a Super Bowl champion from 2021, criticized Mevis for laughing and being lighthearted with teammates after missing key kicks, suggesting that he lacked appropriate accountability and seriousness about his performance issues.

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“While both articles discuss the firing of Harrison Mevis by the Los Angeles Rams, Article B focuses on reactions and criticisms after the decision, not the actual event itself described in Article A.”

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Valentina Martinez

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🔮 However, if the Dodgers muster a win Thursday the tide of the series could quickly change.

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The Rams released kicker Harrison Mevis and now it may be clear as to why. uncertain

it → release → why

It’s no secret that Mevis was struggling to start the 2026 season. asserted

Mevis → ’ → season

The Rams kicker went 5-for-9 (55.6%), including 3-for-6 on field goal attempts from 40-49 yards and 0-for-1 on field goal attempts beyond 50 yards. asserted

kicker → go → yards

Mevis missed a 50-yard field goal attempt in the first quarter of Monday’s game against the Bills and his field goal attempt in overtime was blocked, which would have given the Rams a victory in Week 5. asserted

which → miss → Week

But it was the 24-year-old’s actions after the game that were called into question. asserted

that → call → question

Former Rams offensive lineman Andrew Whitworth, who won a Super Bowl with LA in 2021, blasted Mevis in a compelling rant. asserted

who → win → rant

“The biggest thing that just irritates me, I’m still salty about it. asserted

I → irritate → it

It’s one thing to have some of these kicks missed, and Harrison Mevis obviously this year it’s been a struggle. asserted

it → ’ → ?

But like postgame I’m watching him he’s laughing and keekeeing with guys. asserted

he → watch → guys

I don’t mean to get like this, but I do,” Whitworth said. asserted

Whitworth → mean → this

“When I messed up, if I gave up a sack at the end of the game or a pressure or whatever, the first thing I’m doing is running to the locker room. asserted

I → mess → room

And I’m gonna be so pissed off I don’t wanna talk to nobody. asserted

I → go → nobody

I’m just sitting there going like, if I missed a kick or if I missed two kicks…I don’t understand it. asserted

I → sit → it

“The identity and the mentality of football teams that are really good usually match up. asserted

that → match → teams

You go look at the teams that lose a lot, I can show you a lot of guys that don’t always show they care the most. asserted

they → go → guys

But if you are like in the mood to go laugh and keekee with some Bills players after the game, you don’t match up to the head coach’s mentality.” asserted

you → go → mentality

Former Rams Super Bowl champion blasts Harrison Mevis following kicker’s release

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