Colts releasing Blake Grupe as Spencer Shrader wins kicking job

Indianapolis closed the preseason with a 25-16 loss.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 301 min read

RT @MikeGarafolo: The #Colts are releasing K Blake Grupe. Spencer Shrader wins the job after hitting his second 60+ fiel Via @RapSheet on X

What happened: Shrader hit his second 60-plus-yard field goal of the preseason before the roster decision.

Why it matters: The move sets Indianapolis' kicker entering the 2026 season.

By the numbers: Grupe scored a game-high seven points in the finale; Shrader scored three.

What to watch: Watch for Indianapolis to complete Grupe's reported release.

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