3 Kickers for Colts to Consider as Spencer Shrader Replacements

After a knee injury that ended Spencer Shrader's season, the Indianapolis Colts must look to free agency for a kicker.

Oct 17, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts kicker Michael Badgley (6) warms up before the match against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images | Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

The Indianapolis Colts have been humming so far through five weeks of the NFL season, sitting at a great 4-1 record. The offense and defense have both played well, complementing each other perfectly.

But one of the biggest weapons for Indy was kicker Spencer Shrader. After striking 13/14 field goals and hitting all 14 extra points, Shrader sustained a season-ending knee injury against the Las Vegas Raiders.

After his injury was identified as a torn ACL and MCL, Shrader's season was immediately designated as over.

Colts kicker Spencer Shrader suffered a season-ending knee injury Sunday vs. the Raiders, as @PatMcAfeeShow reported.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 6, 2025

Due to Shrader's massive injury news, the Colts now must figure out a replacement kicker to finish out the final 12 games of the 2025 season. While a replacement will likely be a downgrade from what Shrader provided, there are luckily reliable names on the market.

Here are three kickers who stand out as possible stopgaps for Indianapolis.

Michael Badgley

Indianapolis Colts kicker Michael Badgley (6) kicks a field goal Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, during a game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. | Robert Scheer/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK

Veteran kicker Michael Badgley has plenty of experience in the NFL and even played with the Colts during the 2021 season. During his short time with the Colts, Badgley put up 18/21 field goals and went 39/39 on extra points. The Colts even worked out Badgley to see what he can provide, among other kickers.

My understanding is Michael Badgley, who kicked for the Colts in 2021, is a possibility to replace Spencer Shrader.

Dustin Hopkins, Matt Ammendola among the others who were at today's workout.

— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) October 7, 2025

Badgley has struggled during his six-year career with 50-plus-yard field goals, connecting on just 5/13, which finishes at an underwhelming 38.5 percent. Luckily, Indianapolis' offense has been good enough to get within that range consistently. Keep an eye on a possible reunion with Badgley to replace Shrader.

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Zane Gonzalez

Dec 6, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals kicker Zane Gonzalez (5) against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Zane Gonzalez has had a bit of an up-and-down career in the NFL, but can fill in nicely for Indianapolis. Unlike Badgley, Gonzalez has more of a powerful leg and has hit 11/19 50-plus-yard field goals through 69 career games.

Gonzalez hasn't necessarily been bad, but he has not been the most consistent kicker. Gonzalez sits directly at 80 percent for his career on field goal connections on 120 attempts. The free agent kicker market is shallow, but Gonzalez is a proven player with efficient seasons.

Austin Seibert

Nov 3, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Commanders place kicker Austin Seibert (3) looks up after kicking a field goal during the second half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Kicker Austin Seibert isn't the most attractive option, but the kicker market is quite bare, so the Colts won't have a bevy of options to choose from. As with Badgley, Seibert has struggled mostly with deeper kicks, hitting 4/11 from 50-plus yards.

Seibert has played for five teams throughout his six years, most recently in 2024 with the Washington Commanders. He put up 27/30 field goals and 22/24 extra points last year, showcasing efficiency and accuracy.