K Blake Grupe: The third player who kicked field goals for the Colts in 2025 has become one of their more important free agent decisions. After Spencer Shrader suffered a season-ending knee injury, the Colts got into the weeds with his replacement, Michael Badgley, who was cut after missing three extra points in seven games. Grupe came in and performed admirably over the final five games, converting all 21 of his kick attempts, including four field goals of 50-plus yards. If Shrader isn’t back by the time the season arrives, Grupe’s presence is critical so as not to get into another Badgley situation. Whether people like it or not, kicks can determine outcomes.
