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Potential landing spots for Brandon McManus after Packers release
TL;DR
The Green Bay Packers have released kicker Brandon McManus after two seasons. This decision follows a disappointing performance in 2025, despite a recent three-year contract extension.
Key points
- Brandon McManus released by Green Bay Packers
- Struggled in regular season and playoffs in 2025
- Had a three-year, $15 million contract
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Brandon McManus
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are making a big change at the kicker position and Brandon McManus will not be their starter once again in 2026.
According to ESPNâs Adam Schefter, the Packers are cutting ties with McManus after two seasons with the team.
The move comes just one offseason after the Packers extended McManus on a three-year, $15 million deal.
The reasons behind the move are very clear: McManus struggled both in the regular season and playoffs in 2025 and simply wasnât worth what Green Bay was paying him.
Despite his struggles last season, McManus figures to draw interest from kicker-needy teams looking to add competition to their offseason roster.
Hereâs a look at three squads that could give McManus a call.
Las Vegas Raiders
Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak
The Las Vegas Raiders parted ways with long-time veteran kicker Daniel Carlson this offseason after he struggled in 2025.
Now, the Raiders are having a competition that includes veteran journeyman Matt Gay and Kansei âTokyo Toeâ Matsuzawa, an undrafted rookie who played at Hawaii.
Q&A
Why did the Green Bay Packers release Brandon McManus?
The Packers released McManus due to his struggles during the regular season and playoffs in 2025, which made him not worth the $15 million contract.
What teams might be interested in signing Brandon McManus?
Kicker-needy teams looking to enhance their competition may show interest in signing McManus after his release from the Packers.
What was Brandon McManus's contract with the Packers before his release?
Before his release, McManus was under a three-year, $15 million contract with the Packers.