Rams kicker Blake Grupe tears ACL in debut
Blake Grupe tore his ACL in his first game for the Los Angeles Rams after tackling a kickoff returner, ending his season and prompting the team to seek a replacement.
Key points
- Blake Grupe tore his ACL during his debut for the Rams after tackling Devin Duverynay on a kickoff return.
- Head coach Sean McVay placed Grupe on injured reserve and said the team will look for a new kicker within a day or two.
- Other injuries in the game included Poona Ford’s season‑ending triceps rupture, Davante Adams’ hamstring injury, Kobie Turner’s groin strain and Trent McDuffie’s pending status.
Blake Grupe suffered a torn ACL in his first game for the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. The injury occurred after he tackled Devin Duverynay following a 40‑yard kickoff.
He received on‑field treatment and was evaluated in a blue medical tent.
On Monday, head coach Sean McVay announced that Grupe’s ACL tear will keep him out for the rest of the season and placed him on injured reserve.
McVay said the team is “working on some different options” to fill the kicker position within the next day or two.
The same game also saw nose tackle Poona Ford suffer a season‑ending triceps rupture, while wide receiver Davante Adams incurred a hamstring injury expected to sideline him 6‑10 weeks.
Defensive end Kobie Turner sustained a groin strain and is likely headed to injured reserve, and cornerback Trent McDuffie’s status remains pending.
Your questions, answered
What happened to Rams kicker Blake Grupe?
Blake Grupe tore his ACL during his first game for the Rams after tackling a kickoff returner, and he has been placed on injured reserve for the rest of the season.
Who is replacing Blake Grupe?
The Rams are working on different options to fill the kicker position within the next day or two, according to head coach Sean McVay.
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