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Broncos Super Bowl 50 champion releases statement after being cut by Packers
TL;DR
Brandon McManus, the veteran kicker and Super Bowl 50 champion, was released by the Green Bay Packers to create salary cap space. McManus previously played for the Denver Broncos from 2014 to 2022.
Key points
- Brandon McManus released by Green Bay Packers
- Move aimed at creating salary cap space
- McManus was a key player in Broncos' Super Bowl 50 win
- Trey Smack drafted to potentially replace McManus
- McManus ranks second in Broncos' franchise history for field goals
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The Green Bay Packers released veteran kicker Brandon McManus on Friday, a move that was designated as a post-June 1 release to create more salary cap space.
McManus, 34, played for the Broncos from 2014-2022. He was a perfect 10-of-10 on field goal attempts during the 2015 playoffs, helping Denver win Super Bowl 50. His 223 field goals with the Broncos rank second in franchise history, only trailing two-time Super Bowl champion Jason Elam (395). McManus has spent time with three other clubs following his stint in Denver.
Green Bay used a sixth-round pick to select Trey Smack in last month's NFL draft. Smack now appears poised to replace McManus as the Packers' new kicker going into the 2026 season.
McManus released this statement on social media after being cut by Green Bay:
Elsewhere on the ex-Bronco front, the UFL's Orlando Storm cut cornerback Micah Abraham on Thursday. Abraham, 25, spent part of last summer in Denver after playing for the St. Louis Battlehawks in the 2025 spring season. The cornerback has played with three NFL teams in his career.
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Q&A
Why did the Green Bay Packers release Brandon McManus?
The Packers released Brandon McManus as a post-June 1 move to create more salary cap space.
What is Brandon McManus's history with the Denver Broncos?
Brandon McManus played for the Denver Broncos from 2014 to 2022 and was instrumental in their Super Bowl 50 victory, going 10-of-10 on field goals during the playoffs.
Who is expected to replace McManus as the Packers' kicker?
Trey Smack, selected in the sixth round of the NFL draft, is expected to replace McManus as the Packers' new kicker for the 2026 season.
