The Rams need a new kicker again. Blake Grupe suffered a leg injury during L.A.‘s loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, and now the team has placed their latest kicker on injured reserve with a torn ACL on Monday afternoon. Grupe was injured while attempting a tackle in the second quarter, and his condition after the game suggested the injury could keep him sidelined for an extended period.
The news preceded an even more devastating update, as the Rams expect Davante Adams to miss 6-10 weeks with
a ruptured hamstring.
Grupe was seen in the locker room after the game on crutches and wearing a leg brace, raising immediate concerns about his availability moving forward. The Rams’ special teams unit has already struggled with consistency this season, making the loss of their kicker another potential complication as Los Angeles looks to get its season back on track.
The injury occurred on a tackle attempt on a 2nd quarter kickoff. While the full extent of Grupe’s injury has not been detailed here, being placed on IR means the Rams will need another option at kicker for the foreseeable future, at least for the next four weeks if not longer. JB Scott detailed a few available options after Sunday’s loss.
Los Angeles will now have to evaluate its available options ahead of Week 7. Whether the team turns to a free-agent kicker or brings in another player, finding a reliable replacement will be critical to avoiding further special teams issues.
