The Los Angeles Rams moved on from Brett Maher as their kicker this week, cutting the veteran after just seven games. They quickly replaced him with Lucas Havrisik, who they signed off the Browns’ practice squad Tuesday.
Havrisik isn’t a well-known name for fans, but he got a key endorsement from someone Rams fans know well: Matt Gay.
Sean McVay said in addition to weighing the opinions of special teams coaches Chase Blackburn and Jeremy Springer, who played a role in signing Havrisik, the Rams also got positive feedback from Gay.
Havrisik and Gay were on the Colts together this offseason, so Gay got to know the former Arizona Wildcat during their time in Indianapolis.
“Matt Gay’s feedback was something that weighed into it, as well, based on him being around him in Indianapolis,” McVay said. “All of those factors are things that go into it.”
When the Rams signed Gay back in 2020, it was at the recommendation of long snapper Jake McQuaide. Johnny Hekker also played a role in bringing him to Los Angeles, identifying him as a good kicker who could help the Rams.
Maybe this recommendation from Gay will work out similarly for the Rams as they search for a good replacement at kicker.