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Green Bay defeated Denver 33-13 in a preseason game, led by kicker Trey Smack’s long-range accuracy (multiple 50+ yarders) and strong work from the Packers’ reserves: Will Sheppard had six receptions for 47 yards with a TD, Jaden Nixon scored on a short TD drive, and Kyle McCord moved the backup offense effectively (6-of-11 for 69 yards) as Green Bay’s defense also made key plays.
Live updates from Acrisure Stadium show the Packers trailing the Steelers 10-6 at halftime of the preseason opener. Rookie kicker Trey Smack drilled a 58-yard field goal on the opening drive, but a roughing-the-snapper penalty erased the points and gave Green Bay a second chance. Jordan Love started at quarterback with the starting offensive line, while MarShawn Lloyd led the Packers’ early rushing attempts in a game mostly featuring backups. The Steelers moved ahead on a Lew Nichols TD after Robert Tonyan helped set up the scoring drive with three receptions for 53 yards. Green Bay’s defense stiffened in the red zone, highlighted by a goal-line stop from Mark Perry. Kyle McCord entered at quarterback later for Tyrod Taylor as the game progressed. The second half will reveal more depth-chart battles for both teams.
Green Bay's Family Night highlighted a fluid offensive line battle with Anthony Belton moving from guard to right tackle; Jager Burton and Jacob Monk emerged as guard contenders while Belton struggled. Edge players Lukas Van Ness and Barryn Sorrell stood out, and Jonathan Ford anchored the defensive interior. Matthew Golden delivered big plays, including a 50-yard TD, and Savion Williams showed red-zone potential. Keisean Nixon had mixed results in one-on-ones, with Damien Martinez and Xavier McKinney listed as early losers. The night also featured penalties in the 2-minute drill and a celebratory 'This Kid' punt-catching highlight.
Day 5 of Packers camp at Ray Nitschke Field featured rookie kicker Trey Smack starting 2-for-5 before finishing 4-for-8 on kicks (7-for-13 over the prior two days), including a clutch 51-yard boot. Jordan Love connected with Christian Watson and Tucker Kraft, while Xavier McKinney intercepted Love and Anthony Campbell batted four passes. Carrington Valentine missed practice with a leg injury; Jager Burton returned, and Matt LaFleur urged the pass rushers to avoid finishing contact with the QB as pads arrive. The team has nine practices left before Family Night on Aug. 7.
The Green Bay Packers released veteran kicker Brandon McManus to give sixth-round pick Trey Smack the kicking job, saving about 945,097 in cap space now and signaling Smack as Crosby’s successor. Smack, a Florida product, has strong 50+ yard kicking credentials and a mentorship link to Crosby via former NFL kicker Matt Stover, who trained both Crosby and Smack. McManus had been solid in 2024 (20 of 21 FGs) but dipped in 2025 (24 of 30) and was 0-for-2 on field goals plus 2-for-4 on extra points in a wild-card loss to the Bears, prompting Green Bay to move on. The Packers hope Smack’s development and Stover-guided fundamentals deliver long-term stability at a high-variance position.
Green Bay released veteran kicker Brandon McManus after paying a $1 million roster bonus, clearing the way for rookie Trey Smack to win the Packers’ kicking job in 2026 with Lucas Havrisik also in the mix. The move yields about $945,000 in cap savings this year but leaves roughly $4.33 million in dead cap, contributing to Green Bay’s $47.6 million in dead cap overall. Smack, drafted in the sixth round after the Packers traded up, will compete with Havrisik in OTAs and training camp, while coach Matt LaFleur stressed ongoing competition; Smack emphasized focusing on himself and the impact of cold/wind at Lambeau on kicking.
The Green Bay Packers released veteran kicker Brandon McManus after drafting Florida kicker Trey Smack, effectively ending the competition for the kicking job. McManus had provided stability after returning from an injury in 2024 but faced late-season and playoff miscues, and Smack now stands as the likely successor.
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.
Green Bay used six picks to restock key needs, trading up twice and addressing cornerback, edge, and kicking. The standout is CB Brandon Cisse at No. 52, a high-upside starter-in-waiting; Dani Dennis-Sutton at 120 offers an NFL-ready edge with big upside; Chris McClellan and Jager Burton project as potential long-term starters along the line; sleeper K Trey Smack could finally solve the kicking woes. The Packers’ strategy leans into attacking needs and maximizing upside despite a smaller draft haul, which could empower coach Jonathan Gannon’s defense and special teams for 2026 and beyond.
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.
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.
Florida football's Orange and Blue game ended with the Blue team's 19-17 victory, highlighted by freshman Jadan Baugh's impressive performance and Trey Wilson's standout plays. The game also showcased the team's defensive improvement with two interceptions and special teams' potential. Coach Billy Napier expressed confidence in the team's progress and acknowledged the fans' high expectations for the upcoming season.
The Florida Gators held their annual Orange and Blue spring game, with Team Orange winning 17-16 over Team Blue. DJ Lagway led Team Orange with two touchdowns, while Graham Mertz impressed for Team Blue with over 100 yards passing and a touchdown connection with Tre Wilson. Trey Smack contributed significantly to the scoring with field goals for both teams.
Graham Mertz of Florida was named Offensive Player of the Week in the SEC for his career-high passing performance, while Darius Robinson of Missouri earned Defensive Player of the Week honors. Trey Smack of Florida and Dee Williams of Tennessee were named Co-Special Teams Players of the Week. JC Latham of Alabama was recognized as Offensive Lineman of the Week, and James Pearce Jr. of Tennessee and Landon Jackson of Arkansas were named Co-Defensive Linemen of the Week. Peyton Woodring of Georgia was named Freshman of the Week.
Trey Smack kicked a 46-yard field goal as time expired to give his Orange team a 10-7 victory in Thursday night's Orange & Blue Spring Game dominated by two defenses that overshadowed and overwhelmed quarterbacks Graham Mertz and Jack Miller III. The Orange finished with 307 yards of total offense (only 54 on the ground) to just 198 for the Blue (a mere 48 rushing).