The Los Angeles Rams are officially in a kicker crisis, with Blake Grupe now on injured reserve after tearing his ACL. This gut-punch news dropped Monday afternoon, meaning L.A. has lost their latest kicker right when their special teams unit is already struggling hard.
A Kicker’s Unlucky Tackle and the Locker Room Aftermath
Grupe’s season-ending injury happened on a tackle attempt, of all things, in the second quarter during Sunday’s brutal loss to the Arizona Cardinals. You just do not expect your kicker to get sidelined trying to make a play, but here we are. Immediately after the game, his condition suggested a long layoff. The sight of Grupe on crutches and wearing a leg brace in the locker room sent up huge red flags about his future availability, and now we know why. Being placed on IR means the Rams are without Grupe for at least the next four weeks, and likely much, much longer. This is a massive blow, especially for a team that has already faced inconsistency with its special teams this season.
More Injury Woes and the Looming Week 7 Headache
As if Grupe’s torn ACL wasn’t bad enough, the Rams got an even more devastating update: Davante Adams is expected to miss a staggering 6-10 weeks with a ruptured hamstring. That is a brutal double whammy for a team trying to get its season back on track. With Grupe out, Los Angeles now has to scramble for a solution at kicker ahead of Week 7. JB Scott already detailed some available options after Sunday’s game, but finding a reliable replacement is absolutely critical. The Rams cannot afford more special teams issues; they need someone who can step in immediately and perform, or things are just going to get uglier. This situation definitely complicates their Week 7 preparations and beyond.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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