Rams kicker Blake Grupe doubtful to return after injury against Cardinals

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Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Rams kicker Blake Grupe doubtful to return after injury against Cardinals
Summary

Blake Grupe, the Los Angeles Rams kicker, is doubtful to return during the ongoing game against the Arizona Cardinals due to a knee injury sustained on a kickoff. Grupe made a 44-yard field goal before injuring himself while attempting to tackle Cardinals returner Devin Duvernay during the return. He was seen limping towards the locker room and was ruled out by the Rams shortly after. As Grupe's injury poses further challenges for the Rams' special teams, punter Ethan Evans is expected to take over kicking duties if Grupe cannot return.

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  • •Blake Grupe injured his knee while tackling on a kickoff.
  • •He has been ruled doubtful to return during the game.
  • •Grupe made a 44-yard field goal before the injury occurred.
  • •Punter Ethan Evans will take over kicking duties for now.
  • •Rams' special teams have struggled with consistency all season.
Latest Updates
  • 8:52 PMYahoo Sports — Rams kicker Blake Grupe doubtful to return with knee injury after attempting tackle on kickoff return
  • 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Blake Grupe injury: New Rams kicker injures knee vs. Cardinals
  • 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — Rams are in trouble after losing new kicker Blake Grupe to injury during Cardinals game
  • 8:33 PMYahoo Sports — Rams K Blake Grupe doubtful to return after making tackle on first kickoff
What they're saying
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The Los Angeles Rams are in trouble after losing their kicker in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals.

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New Rams kicker Blake Grupe is doubtful to return after injuring his knee against the Cardinals

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Grupe was signed by the team this week, replacing the waived Harrison Mevis.

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