Rams turn to Brandon McManus after Grupe tears ACL

Third kicker in three weeks for 2-4 Rams

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 51m1 min read

The Rams are turning to their third kicker in as many weeks with Brandon McManus, who takes over after Blake Grupe suffe Via @usatodaysports on X

What happened: Brandon McManus becomes the third Los Angeles kicker in three weeks. Blake Grupe suffered a torn ACL and was placed on injured reserve Oct. 19.

Why it matters: Los Angeles sits 2-4 entering its game against the Raiders. Repeated turnover at kicker forces new snap-hold timing in close games.

By the numbers: Grupe, in his fourth NFL season out of Notre Dame, made 29 of 37 field goals in 16 games in 2025.

What to watch: McManus gets first full week of work with the Los Angeles operation. The Raiders game will test the reset.

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