Brief
Rams kicker Blake Grupe injures knee in debut against Cardinals
Grupe was hurt making a tackle on a kickoff return five minutes into the game and was listed as doubtful to return.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Los Angeles Rams kicker Blake Grupe suffered a knee injury in his first game with the team on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, the Associated Press reported.
What happened
Grupe was injured about five minutes into the game after bringing down Devin Duvernay on a 40‑yard kickoff return near midfield. He had earlier kicked a 44‑yard field goal that gave the Rams a 3‑0 lead with 9:41 left in the first quarter.
What the report adds
The AP noted that the Rams announced Grupe was doubtful to return to the game and that he went straight to the locker room for evaluation in the blue medical tent. The article also mentioned that punter Ethan Evans practiced kicks on the sideline after the injury, and the Rams opted for a two‑point conversion rather than an extra point later in the second quarter.
What was said
The report did not include direct quotes from team officials or players.
How it came about
Grupe was signed off the New York Jets’ practice squad on Tuesday to replace Harrison Mevis, who had missed several kicks in the Rams’ recent overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills. Mevis had been the Rams’ fifth kicker in 57 games, and Grupe had made all 11 of his field‑goal attempts with the Indianapolis Colts last season after beginning his NFL career with the New Orleans Saints in 2023.
Key facts
- Blake Grupe injured his knee five minutes into his debut for the Rams against the Cardinals. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Grupe had previously made all 11 field‑goal attempts with the Indianapolis Colts last season. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- The Rams signed Grupe from the Jets practice squad on Tuesday to replace Harrison Mevis. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Rams kicker Blake Grupe injures knee vs. Cardinals in first game with new team”
