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sports27 days ago•2 min saved

Trey Smack Could Give the Packers a Legitimate Kicking Edge

Kickers matter in high-leverage moments, and Green Bay may finally upgrade from Mason Crosby with Trey Smack. Smack has shown a powerful leg—58-yarders in preseason—and could provide valuable long-range options, potentially transforming some high-stakes plays into reliable points. Kicking can be acquired via free agency, UDFA, or the draft; a sixth-round pick is reasonable, and trading up for a kicker is usually unnecessary. If Smack is at least average, he would represent a meaningful baseline upgrade and, along with Daniel Whelan’s punting improvements, could yield a net positive for Packers’ special teams, though only time will tell.

via Acme Packing Company|

#field-goals #green-bay-packers #kicker

sports1 month ago•8 min saved

Packers Bolster Practice Squad With Daly Return, Krieg Re-sign, and Slovis Addition

Green Bay fills key practice-squad spots by signing veteran long snapper Scott Daly, re-signing German-born kicker Lenny Krieg to the international spot, and adding quarterback Kedon Slovis. Krieg returns after a prior release to make room for Cal Adomitis, and his international slot does not count against the 53-man limit as the Packers finalize their squad for the season.

via Sports Illustrated|

#green-bay-packers #kicker #long-snapper

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Stevens Expected to Take Commanders' Kicker Role

The Washington Commanders are set to release kicker Jake Moody and promote undrafted rookie Drew Stevens after Stevens outperformed Moody in camp, including a 41-yard preseason make; Moody was 10 of 11 last season but inconsistent, while Stevens, 22, set Iowa records for career field goals (76) and longest (58 yards).

via KCCI|

#drew-stevens #iowa-hawkeyes #kicker

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Commanders cut former Bears kicker Jake Moody after preseason battle

Washington released former Bears kicker Jake Moody after he lost the preseason kicking competition to undrafted rookie Drew Stevens. Moody had contributed to the Bears during Cairo Santos’s injury spell, delivering a mix of solid and missed kicks, and later went 10-of-11 on field goals for Washington, including long-range attempts, before the team opted for Stevens as its kicker.

via Bears Wire|

#chicago-bears #jake-moody #kicker

sports3 months ago•3 min saved

Harry Kane Debuts at Gillette Stadium as a Brady-Inspired NFL Fan

English striker Harry Kane, a longtime NFL admirer sparked by Tom Brady, makes his Gillette Stadium debut and notes he’d consider kicking in the NFL someday, while staying focused on soccer and awaiting England’s next match at Brady’s former home.

via NBC Sports|

#gillette-stadium #harry-kane #kicker

sports5 months ago•9 min saved

Boswell lands four-year, $28M extension to become NFL’s top-paid kicker

Steelers kicker Chris Boswell agreed to a four-year, $28 million extension through 2030, making him the NFL’s highest-paid kicker at about $7 million per year (tying Brandon Aubrey), with NFL.com’s roundup also noting a slate of other signings and roster moves across multiple teams.

via NFL.com|

#chris-boswell #contract-extension #kicker

sports5 months ago•2 min saved

Steelers lock in Boswell on four-year, $28M extension

Kicker Chris Boswell agreed to a four-year extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers through 2030, worth $28 million ($7 million per year), per ESPN's Adam Schefter. The 12th-year kicker posted solid 2025 numbers (27-of-32 FG, 42-of-43 XP) and was a 2024 First-Team All-Pro; the Steelers have not yet resolved any deal with Aaron Rodgers for 2026.

via NBC Sports|

#chris-boswell #contract-extension #kicker

sports5 months ago•2 min saved

Packers Move On From McManus, Invest in Rookie Trey Smack

Green Bay released veteran kicker Brandon McManus as it moves on with sixth-round pick Trey Smack; McManus, who signed a $1 million roster bonus in March, went 24-of-30 on field goals and 32-of-33 on extra points in 2025 and missed two field goals and an extra point in the playoff loss to the Bears, after nine seasons with the Broncos and a 2023 stint with Jacksonville.

via NBC Sports|

#brandon-mcmanus #kicker #nfl

sports5 months ago•2 min saved

Green Bay adds Florida kicker Trey Smack in Round 6

Florida's Trey Smack was the first kicker off the board in the 2026 NFL Draft, selected by the Green Bay Packers at No. 216 in Round 6. A two-time Groza semifinalist who made five 50-plus yard field goals in 2025 (including a Shrine Bowl 57-yarder), Smack joins Green Bay's kicking group alongside Brandon McManus and Lucas Havrisik. He finished his college career with an 82.8% field-goal percentage.

via NBC Sports|

#florida-gators #green-bay-packers #kicker

sports5 months ago•6 min saved

Packers Trade Up to Draft Florida K Trey Smack at No. 216

Green Bay moved up from the end of the sixth round to pick No. 216, sending Seattle two seventh-round selections to select Florida kicker Trey Smack. Smack, a 6-1¼, 188-pounder with a booming leg, set Florida’s record with 10 made field goals of 50+ yards in the last three seasons and owns career marks of 53-of-64 FG (82.8%) and 100-of-101 extra points (99%). He comes in as the Packers’ third kicker, behind Brandon McManus and Lucas Havrisik.

via Green Bay Packers – packers.com|

#florida-gators #green-bay-packers #kicker

sports5 months ago•7 min saved

Brandon Aubrey Becomes NFL's Highest-Paid Kicker After Cowboys Deal

Dallas Cowboys sign kicker Brandon Aubrey to a four-year, $28 million contract, making him the NFL's highest-paid kicker in history through 2030 after a unique rise from MLS soccer to All-Pro status and multiple Pro Bowls.

via Fort Worth Star-Telegram|

#brandon-aubrey #contract #dallas-cowboys

sports5 months ago•2 min saved

Aubrey inks four-year, $28M extension with Cowboys

Kicker Brandon Aubrey signed a four-year, $28 million extension with the Dallas Cowboys, including $20 million guaranteed, making him the NFL's highest-paid kicker; he’s 112-for-127 on field goals over three seasons with a long of 65 yards.

via NBC Sports|

#brandon-aubrey #contract-extension #dallas-cowboys

sports7 months ago•36 min saved

Cowboys secure Aubrey for 2026 with second-round tender

Dallas Cowboys place a second-round tender on kicker Brandon Aubrey for 2026, guaranteeing $5.76 million if no long‑term deal is reached; Aubrey can sign with another team, but Dallas would have the right to match or receive a second‑round pick if they don’t.

via The Big Lead|

#brandon-aubrey #dallas-cowboys #kicker

sports7 months ago•1 min saved

49ers lock in Pineiro with four-year, $10M guaranteed extension

The San Francisco 49ers signed kicker Eddy Pineiro to a four-year, $10 million guaranteed extension (total value $17 million), securing his services through 2029 and providing stability at the position after moving on from Jake Moody.

via Niners Nation|

#49ers #contract #eddy-pineiro

sports7 months ago•9 min saved

Cowboys lock in $5.76M second-round tender for kicker Brandon Aubrey

The Dallas Cowboys placed a second-round restricted free agent tender worth $5.76 million on kicker Brandon Aubrey, meaning other teams can sign him to an offer sheet which Dallas can match; if not, Dallas would receive a second-round draft pick. Aubrey has been a Pro Bowl-caliber kicker with a history of long-range makes, making him a high-profile asset in the Cowboys’ negotiations.

via NFL.com|

#brandon-aubrey #dallas-cowboys #kicker