Blake Grupe shows early lead in Colts kicker competition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 6:50 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
During the Indianapolis Colts' training camp on July 31, Blake Grupe outperformed Spencer Shrader in their kicking competition. Grupe made all six of his field goal attempts, while Shrader missed one. Special teams coordinator Brian Mason noted Grupe's consistency over the offseason and mentioned that Shrader appears healthy after an ACL injury. Previous sessions showed Grupe also had the edge, going 5-for-5 compared to Shrader's 3-for-5. The competition remains ongoing as both players aim for the starting role.
- •Blake Grupe made all six of his kicks during training camp practice.
- •Spencer Shrader missed one attempt but is healthy after an ACL injury.
- •Grupe previously went 5-for-5 in a minicamp session.
- •The competition for the starting kicker spot continues to develop.
- •Special teams coordinator praised Grupe's consistency this offseason.
- 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — One Colts kicker with early edge in training camp competition
"Following Day 3 of training camp, here is where thing stand with the Colts' kicking competition.
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