Spencer Shrader

Kicker Spencer Shrader joins this week's episode of the Colts Show to dive into everything from his ACL recovery to advice for English soccer star Harry Kane. Shrader shares how his recovery challenged him, and why the 61-yard field goal he hit in the preseason was more than just a kick for him. He also details his time playing soccer and his excitement to kick at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in Week 4. Finally, he shares how he and his wife, women's soccer star Korbin Shrader, stay present in their marriage despite the distance from Indianapolis to France.

Indianapolis Colts kicker Spencer Shrader's 53-yard field goal attempt is good.

Indianapolis Colts kicker Spencer Shrader's 37-yard field goal is good.

Indianapolis Colts kicker Spencer Shrader's 58-yard field goal attempt is good.

Indianapolis Colts kicker Spencer Shrader's 39-yard field goal attempt is good.

Indianapolis Colts kicker Spencer Shrader's 49-yard field goal gives the Colts a 3-point lead over the Kansas City Chiefs.

Indianapolis Colts kicker Spencer Shrader makes extra point in 7-0 lead against Chiefs.

Indianapolis Colts kicker Spencer Shrader's 58-yard field goal attempt is good.

Anthony Richardson Sr. reacts to winning the backup quarterback job, Keenan Allen talks about his return to action and jersey number choice, and Spencer Shrader shares his thoughts on being named the Colts' starting kicker.

Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks dive into the Colts' preseason finale against the Detroit Lions. They kick off with the kicking battle and whether Blake Grupe or Spencer Shrader have the leg up as roster cutdown day looms. Then, they break down the standout performances from multiple rookies in Saturday's game, with five contributing to turnovers. They also share their QB2 observations and where Anthony Richardson Sr. and Riley Leonard stand in the backup battle. They then reveal their top three plays of the game.

Indianapolis Colts kicker Spencer Shrader makes a 60-yard field goal.

Indianapolis Colts kicker Spencer Shrader converts a 53-yard field goal attempt.

Indianapolis Colts kicker Spencer Shrader makes a 48-yard field goal.

Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks break down the Colts' 13-13 tie with the New England Patriots in the opening game of the preseason. The duo discuss what they each saw out of quarterbacks Anthony Richardson Sr. and Riley Leonard, as well as highlights from the rookie class on defense. They also break down the kicking competition between Blake Grupe and Spencer Shrader, who went a combined ⅔ on field goals.

K Spencer Shrader, QB Riley Leonard and TE Will Mallory speak with the media following the Colts' 13-13 tie with the New England Patriots in Preseason Week 1.

Matt Taylor breaks down the status of the Colts' kicking competition between Blake Grupe and Spencer Shrader. He details the two's longstanding relationship, dating back to their time at Notre Dame.

Special teams coordinator Brian Mason discusses the kicking percentage and overall performance of Blake Grupe and Spencer Shrader during camp.

DeForest Buckner shares a training camp injury update and discusses the next step in his recovery. Blake Grupe and Spencer Shrader break down the Colts' kicking competition and explain how their friendship has helped them through camp. Plus, Josh Downs talks about why consistency at quarterback is key to his success.

For the fourth and final podcast from Colts Media Day, JJ Stankevitz is joined by rookie linebacker CJ Allen, defensive tackle Grover Stewart, kicker Spencer Shrader and wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine.

0:00 Pod Intro
0:32 CJ Allen
6:02 Grover Stewart
13:49 Spencer Shrader
25:33 Nick Westbrook-Ikhine

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts kicker Blake Grupe for a look into how he successfully stepped in late during the 2025 season and didn't miss a kick, including making a franchise record 60-yarder in Seattle (1:12), Grupe discusses the Colts' upcoming kicker competition between him and fellow ex-Notre Dame kicker Spencer Shrader (7:48) and why playing multiple sports helped his journey as a pro athlete (14:25), and also why the 5-foot-7, 156 pound Grupe uses his size as motivation for how he operates as an NFL player (17:26). Finally, the guys blind rank the top five objects to kick that aren't a football (22:02).

Kicker Spencer Shrader met with the media to look back on the 2025 season and discuss his timetable for recovery following his season-ending knee injury in Week 5.

Indianapolis Colts K Spencer Shrader's 36-yard field goal attempt is good to give the Colts a 20-6 lead over the Tennessee Titans on September 21, 2025.

Indianapolis Colts K Spencer Shrader's 24-yard field goal is good against the Tennessee Titans on September 21, 2025.

Kicker Spencer Shrader walks through what he calls the coolest football moment of his career, delivering the game-winning field goal in the Colts' thrilling 29-28 victory over the Denver Broncos in Week 2.

Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks sit down to go over the Colts' thrilling Week 2 victory over the Broncos, highlighting Daniel Jones' continued success with the Colts and Spencer Shrader's clutch walkoff field goal. The pair also examine what Jones' presence in the pocket means for the Colts as a whole, Jonathan Taylor's impact vs. the Broncos both on the ground and as a pass-catcher, and more.

Shrader felt a tweak in his groin during pregame warm-ups, but quickly addressed the issue with trainers and wound up connecting on all four of his field goals, including the game-winner, in the Colts' Week 3 win over the Houston Texans.

Shrader was, and remains, the only kicker on the Colts' initial 53-man roster when it was released Sunday.

Shrader connected on field goals from 60 and 61 yards during the preseason and emerged from a tight competition with Blake Grupe to be the Colts' kicker in 2026.

Colts special teams coordinator Brian Mason said both Blake Grupe and Spencer Shrader will get extra work this week, with roster cuts due by 6 p.m. on Sunday.

The Colts' 34-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons still featured some notable moments from a handful of players.

Shrader is coming off an ACL and MCL tear, which he sustained in Week 5 of the 2025 season.

Grupe was brought in seven weeks after Shrader went down with a torn ACL in Week 5 of 2025.

Colts players arrived Monday at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center for the beginning of the team's 2026 voluntary offseason program.

Shrader sustained a torn ACL and torn MCL in Week 5 of the 2025 season and has been doing everything he can to get back to full health as soon as possible.

Head coach Shane Steichen said the Colts will work out a handful of kickers ahead of Wednesday's first practice of Week 6.

Shrader sustained a knee injury in the second quarter of the Colts' 40-6 win over the Raiders on Sunday.

On Thursday, the NFL named Shrader the AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for the month of September.

In the month of September Shrader made 13 field goals and 12 extra points, scoring a total of 51 points.

Shrader nailed a 45-yard field goal – his fifth of the game – to secure the Colts' win over the Broncos on Sunday.

Several Colts players are banged up after Saturday's preseason loss to the Green Bay Packers, but head coach Shane Steichen said – for the most part – those players will have time to heal up before the Colts' Sept. 7 season opener.

Shrader made three field goals against the Baltimore Ravens in the Colts' first preseason game, including a 53-yard field goal.

The Colts made the roster move on Thursday.

Gay said he underwent a procedure on a hernia in August and did not participate in Wednesday's practice at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center.