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Rams Waive Kicker Joshua Karty as Harrison Mevis Takes Over

The move reflects roster flexibility needs alongside a steadier kick operation during a playoff push.

Aug 9, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams place kicker Joshua Karty (16) during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Rams place kicker Harrison Mevis (92) follows through on a kick for a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
Sep 22, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams punter Ethan Evans (42) sets the ball as place kicker Joshua Karty (16) hits the game winning field goal in the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Los Angeles announced the waiver of 2024 sixth-round pick Joshua Karty on Friday, leaving Harrison Mevis as the only kicker on the 53-man roster ahead of Sunday’s game at Carolina.
  • Harrison Mevis has been perfect since taking over three games ago, hitting 13 extra points and field goals from 40 and 52 yards, with coaches crediting a cleaner operation.
  • Joshua Karty went 10-of-15 on field goals and 23-of-26 on extra points this season, with multiple blocks including two late against Philadelphia, one returned for a touchdown.
  • The Rams revamped protection by replacing long snapper Alex Ward with veteran Jake McQuaide, a shift Sean McVay says has stabilized timing with holder Ethan Evans.
  • McVay said the team hopes to sign Karty to the practice squad if he clears waivers, pointing to roster constraints during a 9-2 season and limits on practice-squad elevations.