Colts kicker competition emerges as Grupe performs well in minicamp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 8:49 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
During the Indianapolis Colts' final minicamp practice on June 11, Blake Grupe stood out in the kicker competition, going 5-for-5 on field goal attempts. Spencer Shrader, recovering from an ACL injury, converted 3 of 5 attempts. Grupe joined the Colts in Week 14 last season and remains perfect on field goals attempted. Special teams coordinator Brian Mason indicated that the kicking competition will be similar to last year's, with Grupe bringing more experience.
- •Blake Grupe made all five field goal attempts during minicamp practice.
- •Spencer Shrader missed two field goals, hitting three out of five.
- •Grupe was signed late last season and has a perfect record since.
- •Both kickers are competing for a spot ahead of training camp.
- •Special teams coordinator plans to mirror last year's kicking competition structure.
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