Blake Grupe, the recently signed Los Angeles Rams kicker, was spotted on crutches with his leg in a brace, raising serious questions about his availability for the upcoming Week 7 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. This isn’t just a tough break for the guy; it’s another major headache for Sean McVay’s squad, who are already battling an absolute nightmare of a season when it comes to special teams.
Another Kicker Down, Another Kicker Hunt
Grupe’s injury happened in the second quarter of the October 18 game when he attempted a tackle during kickoff coverage. Seeing him on crutches, saying goodbye to his teammates as he left the locker room, it’s pretty clear this isn’t a minor bump. While crutches don’t automatically rule him out, it sure looks like the Rams will likely place him on IR or even waive him altogether. They absolutely need to find stability at this position, and losing Grupe before Week 7 just complicates things even more for a team desperate for some consistency.
Kicking Chaos: A Recurring Nightmare
This isn’t new territory for the Rams, and that’s the brutal truth. They released Harrison Mevis earlier this season after he struggled through five games, forcing them to scramble for an alternative option. Instability at kicker has been a huge problem for Los Angeles, costing them dearly for far too long. Now, with Grupe likely out, it means yet another change at a position where precision and consistency are absolutely non-negotiable. For a team that still aspires to be playing deep into January and February, this kind of special teams chaos is the last thing they need.
The Rams are preparing to face the Arizona Cardinals next, and you gotta wonder who will even be lining up to kick for them. Finding some stability is critical if they want any shot at turning this “nightmare of a season” around and getting back on track for those January and February aspirations. Every point counts, and right now, L.A.’s kicking game feels like it’s hanging by a thread.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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