Packers signing K Brandon McManus, releasing K Brayden Narveson

The Green Bay Packers are making a midseason switch at kicker. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the Packers are releasing rookie Brayden Narveson and signing veteran Brandon McManus, who worked out for the team on Tuesday.

Narveson missed an NFL-high five field goals through six weeks, including at least one miss in four of six games this season. His latest miss was a 44-yarder wide right at Lambeau Field on Sunday. The Packers claimed Narveson off waivers after final cuts in response to a failed kicker competition between Anders Carlson and Greg Joseph during the offseason and training camp. Despite wanting to be patient, Narveson forced the team’s hand with a lack of improvement.

The Packers will now turn to McManus, a 33-year-old kicker with 10 years of NFL experience.

Last season, McManus made 30 of 37 field goals (81.1 percent) and 35 of 35 extra point attempts for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He made 11 of 13 field goals between 40-49 yards and 5 of 10 field goals of 50 or longer. He was one of only eight qualifying kickers to make every extra point attempt in 2023.

McManus signed a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders this offseason, but he was released in June after sexual assault allegations arose in a lawsuit claiming inappropriate behavior by McManus on a flight to London while with the Jaguars last season. The NFL investigated the allegations but determined McManus would not face punishment for violating the league’s policy, per ESPN.

McManus won a Super Bowl as a member of the Denver Broncos in 2015.

McManus has made 45 career kicks over 50 yards. His career field goal percentage is 81.4.

The Packers did not immediately announce the roster moves, although both announcements — Narveson’s release and McManus’ signing — could arrive Wednesday. Matt LaFleur’s team plays the 5-1 Houston Texans on Sunday at Lambeau Field.