Blake Grupe Returns to Colts, Kicking Competition Heats Up

0:00On March 16th, Blake Group is back with the Indianapolis Colts after resigning last week. The kicker joined the team in week 14 of the 2025 season as a short-term option, while Spencer Schrader recovered from knee. Injuries. Group delivered right away, hitting all 11 field goals, including a franchise record 60 yard kick and 10 extra points. Schrader remains under contract and expects to be fully healthy for 2026. He shown early last season, earning AFC special teams player the month honors in September, and nailing a game-winning 45 yard field goal against Denver in week 2. Now both kickers will battle for the starting spot. Group welcomes the competition, praising the Colts organization for how they treat players. He built quid bonds with special teams coordinator Brian Mason and teammate Schrader through their shared Notre Dame ties, plus veterans like Luke, Rhodes and Regalberto Sanchez. Earlier, with the New Orleans Saints, Group hit a rough patch, missing eight field goals in 11 games.

1:03The Colts gave him a reset, and he stuck to his routine without changing a thing technically. Group plans to keep proving himself in these high-pressure spots, aiming to stay consistent and help the team push forward into the new season.