Blake Grupe tears ACL in Rams debut, vows to return stronger
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 11:02 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Kicker Blake Grupe suffered a torn ACL during his debut with the Los Angeles Rams against the Arizona Cardinals. Grupe converted a 44-yard field goal but injured his knee while trying to make a tackle on a kickoff. He is now placed on injured reserve and is expected to miss the rest of the 2026 season. Grupe expressed his determination to focus on rehabilitation through a heartfelt message on X. The Rams are currently looking for a replacement kicker ahead of their upcoming game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
- •Blake Grupe made his Rams debut after signing from the Jets' practice squad.
- •He kicked a 44-yard field goal before sustaining a knee injury.
- •Grupe has been placed on injured reserve and will miss the season.
- •The Rams are working out potential replacements for Grupe.
- •The team faces the Las Vegas Raiders in their next game.
- 11:02 PMYahoo Sports — Blake Grupe shares heartfelt message after ACL tear in Rams debut
"Blake Grupe wrote that he's rehabbing to "come back stronger and more prepared than ever."
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