Overview
- The Colts named Spencer Shrader their 2026 placekicker after a perfect 5-for-5 preseason that included makes from 46, 48, 57, 60 and 61 yards.
- Shrader returned from a season-ending ACL and MCL tear suffered in 2025 and regained long-range power during rehab and training camp.
- Indianapolis waived Blake Grupe as part of final cuts on Sunday, and the New York Jets claimed him off waivers the following day.
- After claiming Grupe the Jets released veteran Jason Sanders from the active roster and then signed Sanders to the practice squad.
- Coaching staff favored live-game preseason kicks in the decision process, and the waiver moves show how one roster call can quickly reshape kicking depth around the league.