Indianapolis Colts PK Blake Grupe has made 27 of his 30 field-goal attempts during training camp so far, while PK Spencer Shrader has misfired on 10 of his 30 tries. The two are battling in training camp and the preseason for the starting placekicker job.

Indianapolis Colts PK Blake Grupe has agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth up to $1.4 million for the 2026 season, his agent said Sunday, March 8. Grupe, who was set to become a free agent, was 11-of-11 on field goals after signing in December.

The Indianapolis Colts elevated PK Blake Grupe and LB Chris Wormley from their practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Dec. 6, for Week 14's game versus the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Free-agent PK Blake Grupe (Saints) was signed to the practice squad of the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, Dec. 2, a source said. He reportedly beat out free-agent PKs Maddox Trujillo and Justin Tucker (Ravens), who were also brought in for a tryout.

Free-agent PK Blake Grupe (Saints) is among a group of kickers trying out for the Indianapolis Colts Tuesday, Dec. 2.

New Orleans Saints PK Charlie Smyth was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Nov. 29, ahead of the Week 13 game against the Miami Dolphins. He replaces PK Blake Grupe, who was let go earlier in the week. Smyth was promoted ahead of NFL veteran PK Cade York, signed to the practice squad earlier this week.

Free-agent PK Cade York (Bengals) was signed by the New Orleans Saints to an undisclosded deal Tuesday, Nov. 25. PK Blake Grupe was released.

New Orleans Saints LB Willie Gay Jr. (hand), TE Taysom Hill (rib), OG Cesar Ruiz (knee), DE Payton Turner (knee), and OL Shane Lemieux (ankle) did not practice Saturday, Oct. 5, and were ruled out for Week 5. PK Blake Grupe (hip), LB Demario Davis (hamstring), RB Alvin Kamara (hip, ribs), TE Juwan Johnson (forearm), DT Bryan Bresee (ankle), RB Kendre Miller (hamstring), WR Chris Olave (hamstring), and WR Cedrick Wilson Jr. (ankle) fully practiced, and OT Taliese Fuaga (back, knee) was limited. They all carry no injury tag. OL Lucas Patrick (groin) did not practice, and LB Pete Werner (hamstring) was limited; both are questionable.

New Orleans Saints LB Willie Gay (hand), OG Cesar Ruiz (knee), OG Shane Lemieux (ankle), DE Payton Turner (knee) and OG Lucas Patrick (groin) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 4. LB Demario Davis (hamstring), OT Taliese Fuaga (back, knee) and DT Bryan Bresee (ankle) were limited during practice. PK Blake Grupe (hip), TE Juwan Johnson (forearm), RB Kendre Miller (hamstring) and WR Cedrick Wilson (ankle) fully participated in practice.

New Orleans Saints LB Willie Gay Jr. (hand), TE Taysom Hill (rib), OG Cesar Ruiz (knee), OG Shane Lemieux (ankle), DE Payton Turner (knee) and PK Blake Grupe (hip) did not practice on Thursday, Oct. 3. Also, OT Taliese Fuaga (back), RB Alvin Kamara (hip, ribs), WR A.T. Perry (hamstring), TE Juwan Johnson (forearm), DT Bryan Bresee (ankle), RB Kendre Miller (hamstring) and LB Demario Davis (hamstring) were limited and WR Chris Olave (hamstring) and WR Cedrick Wilson Jr. (ankle) practiced in full.