What happened: Kansas City kept the second-year Missouri product at its facility all day and administered a physical before ultimately prioritizing veteran experience for its practice squad kicking spot. The Los Angeles Rams waived Mevis on Oct. 14 after his overtime field goal attempt against the Buffalo Bills was blocked.

Why it matters: Holding the AFC's No. 1 seed at 5-1 despite a one-game losing streak, the Chiefs are seeking kicking stability ahead of a pivotal divisional matchup against the 5-2 Denver Broncos. For Mevis, the strong showing in Kansas City keeps him on the radar for clubs needing kicking help after an uneven 2026 campaign cut short his tenure in Los Angeles.

What to watch: Butker will look to secure his kicking role on Sunday when the Chiefs face the Broncos, while Mevis awaits his next NFL opportunity on the open market.