The Green Bay Packers have signed veteran kicker Brandon McManus to a one-year deal as they continue to search for a reliable replacement for Mason Crosby. McManus is expected to kick in the upcoming game against the Houston Texans after the team has cycled through multiple kickers this season. The Packers' current kicker, Brayden Narveson, has struggled, missing five field goals, prompting the change.
- The Packers have struggled to find a consistent kicker since Mason Crosby's departure.
- Brandon McManus brings experience and a solid career field goal percentage to the team.
Brandon McManus | K
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- McManus has a career field goal percentage of 81.4% and made 30-of-37 attempts last season with the Jaguars.
- He was recently released by the Washington Commanders after legal issues arose but was cleared by the NFL.
Brayden Narveson | K
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- Narveson has missed a league-high five field goals this season, raising concerns about his reliability.
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- The Packers are actively seeking a stable kicking solution after multiple unsuccessful attempts this season.
- McManus's signing indicates a shift in strategy as they look to improve their special teams.