From OutKick · Alejandro Avila · · 1m
Rams kicker Blake Grupe injures knee in debut
Rams kicker Blake Grupe knocks himself out of debut with knee injury after disastrous tackle attempt.
In brief
Rams kicker Blake Grupe knocks himself out of debut with knee injury after disastrous tackle attempt. Rams kicker Blake Grupe injured his knee during debut game after a self-inflicted tackle attempt. Originally reported by OutKick.
Rams sign Grupe after Mevis botched overtime
The Los Angeles Rams signed Blake Grupe as their new kicker after Harrison Mevis pushed a 48-yard field goal attempt wide in overtime against the Bills.
Grupe scores first field goal
Grupe successfully kicked a 44-yard field goal on the Rams' opening drive during their game against the Arizona Cardinals.
Grupe injures knee in tackle attempt
Grupe collided with Arizona Cardinals returner Devin Duvernay, causing a knee injury that left him on all fours and ruled him doubtful to return.
Rams face special teams crisis
The Rams now have no active backup kicker, forcing coach Sean McVay to treat punter Ethan Evans as an emergency option for field goals.
The key point
Rams kicker Blake Grupe injured his knee during debut game after a self-inflicted tackle attempt.
