Colts kicking competition heats up as Grupe excels in camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 10:19 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
At Indianapolis Colts training camp, Blake Grupe has emerged as the leading candidate for the kicking job over Spencer Shrader. In recent practices, Grupe went 6-for-6, improving his training camp total to 12-for-12, while Shrader has made 9 out of 12 attempts. Special teams coordinator Brian Mason acknowledged Grupe's consistency but also noted that Shrader is working back from an ACL injury. The competition will continue to be evaluated throughout camp, with attention also to their performance in preseason games.
- •Blake Grupe leads the kicking competition at Colts camp.
- •Grupe is 12-for-12 on field goal attempts in training camp.
- •Spencer Shrader has made 9 out of 12 attempts so far.
- •Special teams coordinator Brian Mason emphasizes long-term evaluation.
- •Shrader is recovering from an ACL injury sustained last season.
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