Spencer Shrader and Blake Grupe ...... 2026 Colts Kicker Competition

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Shrader wins the kicking competition. Grupe is headed to the Jets after being claimed on the waiver wire.


https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/2094162661608951973

The Colts are placing K Blake Grupe on waivers.

Spencer Shrader wins the job after hitting his second 60+ field goal of the preseason.

Grupe had a 90% make rate in camp. A close battle, with Shrader just barely edging Grupe out.

https://x.com/mchappell51/status/2094163967400611955

Spencer Shrader earned the job by going 5-for-5 in preseason, including 61 and 60 FGs. Grupe won’t be out of work very long.

https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2094483075275075863

The Jets have claimed former Colts K Blake Grupe off waivers.

The 27-year-old Grupe was 11/11 on FGs last season, including a long of 60 yards, and 10/10 on XPs.