Former Rams Super Bowl champion blasts Harrison Mevis following kicker’s release
The Los Angeles Rams made a swift move by releasing struggling kicker Harrison Mevis after a dismal Week 5 performance against the Buffalo Bills. Mevis went just 5-for-9 on the day, including a 0-for-6 stretch on attempts from 40 yards or longer, and his missed 50-yard kick in overtime—followed by a blocked attempt that could have won the game—sealed his fate.
The decision came amid growing frustration over Mevis’s mental approach, as highlighted by former Rams offensive lineman and Super Bowl LVI champion Andrew Whitworth. Whitworth criticized Mevis for laughing and joking with Bills players postgame, contrasting it with his own reaction to mistakes: a swift retreat to the locker room and a focus on self-reflection.
Whitworth emphasized the disconnect between Mevis’s behavior and the high standards set by head coach Sean McVay, suggesting the kicker’s mindset may have been incompatible with the team’s culture of accountability and resilience.
