Rams Kicking Situation Tracker
Last updated: Nov 3, 2026
Follow the Rams’ changing kicker and long-snapper situation as new roster moves and game-day plans emerge. This page tracks the developments involving Blake Grupe, Chase Mevis, Brandon McManus and Jake McQuaide in the headlines.
At a glance
| Position | Latest development | Date | Updates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kicker | Rams plan two-kicker game day vs. Chargers | Nov 1 | 5 |
Kicker
- Nov 1 · Game plan · Rams plan two-kicker game day vs. Chargers. Turf Show Times reported the Rams plan to use Brandon McManus on field goals and Joshua Karty on kickoffs against the Chargers, while Rams Wire reported Karty and Jake McQuaide were activated. Source: Turf Show Times.
- Oct 21 · Signed · Rams sign Brandon McManus after Blake Grupe ACL injury. The Rams signed Brandon McManus after Blake Grupe tore his ACL against Arizona, fantasypros.com reported. Source: fantasypros.com.
- Oct 21 · Signed · Rams sign Brandon McManus for Week 7. Newsday reported the Rams signed veteran kicker Brandon McManus for Week 7 after releasing Harrison Mevis and losing Blake Grupe to a knee injury. Source: Newsday.
- Oct 17 · Signed · Rams sign Blake Grupe, replace Harrison Mevis. The New York Post reported the Rams signed Blake Grupe from the Jets practice squad and replaced Harrison Mevis on Oct. 17. Source: New York Post.
- Oct 15 · Signed · Rams sign Blake Grupe after Week 5 loss. si.com’s Blaine Grisak reported the Rams signed kicker Blake Grupe after their Week 5 loss to Buffalo. Source: si.com.
About this page
Entries are newest first and come from our own reporting; each links to the full story and, where available, to the outlet that first reported it. The page is checked daily and changes only when there is something new.