The Green Bay Packers were officially granted an international exemption for K Alex Hale on Thursday, per the NFL Transactions wire. Hale, 26, originally signed on with the Packers as an undrafted free agent out of Oklahoma State in 2024.
Special teams has typically been a strong suit for the Cowboys, but their kicking situation could use some work. In 2023, OSU had one of the best kickers in the country in Alex Hale.
Alex Hale isn’t good enough to be the Green Bay Packers’ kicker to start this season. But he is good enough to develop to potentially be their kicker. The Packers on Wednesday designated the native of Australia as their International Player Pathway player and released defensive end Kenneth Odumegwu, who had held that designation.
The Green Bay Packers made an interesting and smart move on Wednesday, another step trying to solve their issues at the kicker position. The team announced they have released Nigerian player Kenneth Odumegwu, who was a part of the International Pathway Program.
The Green Bay Packers made two roster moves on Wednesday, waiving International Pathway Player DL Kenneth Odumegwu. The Packers have used the International Pathway Player on K Alex Hale, who had been the team’s No.
On Wednesday, former Oklahoma State kicker Alex Hale was seen on the practice field after signing a deal with the Green Bay Packers. Hale went undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft after a solid six-year career with the Cowboys that spanned from 2018-2023.
Back home in Australia, new Green Bay Packers kicker Alex Hale was part of his country’s World Cup soccer developmental program. He excelled in tennis.
The Packers still are in search of a kicker. Rookie Alex Hale became the fifth kicker in the competition, signing Wednesday. He joins Greg Joseph and Anders Carlson on the 90-player roster after the Packers waived rookie James Turner last week.
The Packers have added another kicker to the roster. Alex Hale from Oklahoma State was signed after a tough day from both kickers where they were kicking into a stiff wind.
Oklahoma State’s special teams unit will look different next season, and it could be costly. Last season, OSU’s offense was defined by Ollie Gordon’s incredible performances and his ability to carry the team to 10 wins.
Oklahoma State football will be in the market to find a new kicker for next season. The Cowboys have the luxury of returning most of their squad for the 2024 college football season.