Overview
- Grupe made a 44-yard field goal and then injured his knee while tackling Cardinals returner Devin Duvernay, a play during Sunday’s game that led the Rams to list him as doubtful to return.
- With no other active placekicker, Los Angeles turned to punter Ethan Evans to handle kicks and had receiver Jordan Whittington practice holding duties on the sideline.
- The team had signed Grupe off the New York Jets’ practice squad this week after cutting Harrison Mevis following missed field goals in Week 5, making Grupe the latest short‑term solution.
- Postgame photos showed Grupe on crutches with a leg brace and coach Sean McVay offered no immediate update, leaving short‑term availability unclear and likely requiring the Rams to find a replacement before Week 7.
- The sequence highlights a season‑long special‑teams problem that has forced repeated roster churn at kicker, altered late‑game decision making, and could prompt urgent personnel moves or game‑plan changes.