Rams kicker Blake Grupe doubtful to return after suffering knee injury minutes into L.A. debut

Grupe suffered the injury while making a tackle on a kickoff The Los Angeles Rams' kicking conundrum continues into Week 6, but not in the way you'd expect. After cutting former placekicker Harrison Mevis after Week 5, L.A. seemingly found its solution after signing veteran Blake Grupe to assume the kicking duties. The former Notre Dame kicker made his Rams debut on Sunday and quickly endeared himself to his new squad by netting a 44-yard field goal in the first quarter. However, things went downhill after that. Grupe is now doubtful to return to Sunday's contest due to a knee injury, the team announced. Grupe suffered the injury while making a tackle on the kickoff following his made field goal.

He was seen lowering his shoulder to hit returner Devin Duvernay and came down awkwardly. New Rams kicker Blake Grupe is doubtful to return after making this tackle pic.twitter.com/EgxKFTFSsq With Grupe sidelined, the entire kicking operation is reshuffled. Punter Ethan Evans will serve as the kicker, while receiver Jordan Whittington could be the holder, as ESPN notes he was working on holds along the sideline. Grupe entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2023, initially signing with the Saints. He played for New Orleans until midway through the 2025 season, when he was released. After that, he made