The Green Bay Packers have made a big time decision just weeks after the 2026 NFL Draft. A 12-year NFL veteran will be looking for a new home unexpectedly after he found out he was being cut.
Coming off three straight years of making the playoffs as a seven seed, the Packers have decided to go younger at a key position. Here are the details.
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Green Bay Packers Matt LaFleur
Oct 26, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur challenges the call during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
The Packers Make Surprise Release After 2026 NFL Draft
A quad injury disrupted Brandon McManus’ performance last year, but he also struggled when he was healthy. His field goal accuracy was 80.0%, and most of his missed kicks came during games in which the Packers lost by three points or fewer.
A $1 million roster bonus was paid to McManus by Green Bay in March, however, a sixth round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft was used to select Florida’s Trey Smack.
It was reported on Friday that McManus had been released:
After drafting Florida kicker Trey Smack in the sixth round last month, the Packers released veteran kicker Brandon McManus today, per source.
At Florida, Smack made 82.8% of his kicks, and he converted 100 out of 101 extra point attempts during his career. As far as the Packers are concerned, he appears to be their man moving forward.
A Full Look At Brandon McManus’s Career
Oct 20, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers kicker Brandon McManus (17) kicks the game winning field goal as punter Daniel Whelan (19) holds the football during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Oct 20, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers kicker Brandon McManus (17) kicks the game winning field goal as punter Daniel Whelan (19) holds the football during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
McManus has been in the league for 12 seasons, nine of which was spent with the Denver Broncos, one with the Jacksonville Jaguars, and two in Green Bay. Here is a look at his career stats:
186 games played
81/85 from 20-29 yards
87/92 from 30-39 yards
78/95 from 40-49 yards
51/90 from 50+ yards
82.0 career field goal percentage
374/384 extra point attempts
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