Brutal update emerges on Rams kicker Blake Grupe

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Brutal update emerges on Rams kicker Blake Grupe

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Renzo Pocholo Salao | Last updated Oct 19, 2026 11:01 PM ET

One tackle attempt has ended Blake Grupe’s season.

The Los Angeles Rams kicker made headlines when he risked his body trying to make a tackle during Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. Grupe threw all his weight — all 156 pounds — to shove Cardinals kickoff returner Devon Duvernay to the sideline at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.

The collision with Duvernay sent Grupe flying, knocking him out of the game in the first quarter. He was ruled out for the remainder of the game with a leg injury and replaced by punter Ethan Evans.

Many suspected Grupe’s injury to be serious at first glance. ESPN’s Adam Schefter confirmed everyone’s suspicions on Monday, reporting that Grupe had sustained a torn ACL.

Rams kicker Blake Grupe tore his ACL.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 19, 2026

The Rams had just signed Grupe off the New York Jets’ practice squad to replace struggling kicker Harrison Mevis. Grupe converted a 44-yard field goal before sustaining the season-ending injury.

Spectators were torn over Grupe’s heroics during Sunday’s game. Some folks praised him for leaving it all out on the field. But others felt that Grupe’s tackle attempt was foolish considering his diminutive frame.

After losing out on a golden opportunity with the Rams, Grupe probably won’t be making many tackles going forward.

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