The Indianapolis Colts waive kicker Blake Grupe and instead choose Spencer Shrader after a kicking competition, according to multiple reports. The decision means Shrader is set to win the roster battle for the team’s kicker role.
The outlets describe the move as the conclusion of a close internal contest for the starting job. While the reports focus on the outcome—Grupe being released and Shrader emerging as the preferred option—they do not cite detailed competition statistics or provide an extended explanation of the specific performance differences that led to the change.
Across the accounts, the core points remain consistent: the Colts cut Grupe, and Shrader is identified as the winner of the kicking competition. The coverage also frames the change as a roster decision rather than an in-game event, emphasizing team evaluation ahead of the regular season.
