Man, you can’t make this stuff up. The Los Angeles Rams just signed Blake Grupe last week to be their new kicker, replacing Harrison Mevis, and his debut might already be over. Grupe injured his knee in the first quarter of L.A.’s Week 6 game against the Cardinals while trying to make a tackle, and he’s been ruled doubtful to return. Seriously, what a start.
Blake Grupe’s Wild, Brief Debut
Before the injury hit, Grupe actually nailed a 44-yard field goal, so at least he got on the board. But then, trying to make a tackle, his knee went. It’s just wild how fast things can change, you know? Ian Rapoport himself tweeted about it, saying, “Unbelievably, new #Rams K Blake Grupe, who just replaced Harrison Mevis, is doubtful to return with knee injury.” That’s how quickly this whole situation unfolded for the Rams.
The Kicker Carousel Continues in L.A.
So, what’s next for the Rams if Grupe is indeed out? It looks like their punter, Ethan Evans, will be handling field goal duties. And get this: Evans has never attempted a field goal in the NFL. Ever. He did go 10-of-18 on field goals as a college kicker/punter at Wingate, but that’s a whole different ballgame. This whole thing just highlights the Rams’ consistent special teams headaches. They’ve gone through multiple kickers every season, and now, if Grupe’s injury is bad enough, they could be looking at their third kicker next week. It just feels like a constant struggle for them to figure out that position.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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