EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsINGLEWOOD, Calif. -- In his first game for the Los Angeles Rams since replacing Harrison Mevis last week, kicker Blake Grupe left Sunday's matchup against the Arizona Cardinals in the first quarter and was later ruled out because of a knee injury.Grupe made a 44-yard field goal in the opening quarter. On the ensuing kickoff, he injured a knee while trying to make a tackle, walking off the field with the assistance of the Rams' medical staff.Grupe was initially listed as doubtful to return but was downgraded to out in the fourth quarter. The Rams did not indicate which knee Grupe injured.The Rams did not attempt another field goal in the half, but punter Ethan Evans was practicing place-kicking on the sideline during the game. Los Angeles did attempt a 2-point conversion after its second-quarter touchdown but did not convert.The Rams are the only team since the start of last season without a successful 2-point conversion (0-for-2), according to ESPN Research.Grupe was signed off the New York Jets' practice squad after Mevis missed a 50-yard field goal attempt in the first quarter and had a 48-yard kick blocked in overtime that would have been the winner in Monday night's 37-34 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
