Colts kickers Grupe and Shrader compete for job in training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 10:44 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Indianapolis Colts are seeing competition intensify between kickers Blake Grupe and Spencer Shrader during training camp. Grupe has displayed consistent form, going 6-for-6 in practice sessions, while Shrader has yet to match that performance. In a recent practice, Grupe was again perfect, hitting all six attempts, indicating he may have the edge. Coach Shane Steichen has opted for a rotation of field goal attempts throughout camp, meaning Shrader will need to improve to stay in contention for the kicking position.
- •Blake Grupe is 12-for-12 on kicks in practice this camp.
- •Spencer Shrader went 5-for-6 in a recent session.
- •Grupe outperformed Shrader during open minicamp practices.
- •Coach Shane Steichen plans to rotate kickers throughout training camp.
- 10:44 AMYahoo Sports — Pressure being applied at key position battle for Colts in training camp
"The pressure is being applied at one very important positional battle for the Indianapolis Colts.
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