In arguably the least surprising news on planet Earth, the Los Angeles Rams have decided to cut kicker Sam Ficken and plan to sign a new placeholder at kicker until starter Greg Zuerlein returns:
Rams are releasing kicker Sam Ficken and intend to sign another veteran to kick until Greg Zuerlein is recovered from his groin injury, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 2, 2018
Ficken was was 1-for-3 on field goals this season with misses from 28 yards and 46 yards. Ficken actually proved to have some ability as he didn’t miss a single extra point going 10-for-10, but he was simply incapable of hitting simple field goals which are required from kickers.