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On YouTubeGreen Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 12
Green Bay Packers sign kicker to reserve/futures contract amid Brandon McManus meltdown in 31-27 loss
The Green Bay Packers are looking ahead to the 2026 NFL season now that their run in the NFL Playoffs, once again, was cut short in the Wild Card round.
Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 12
Packers’ Brandon McManus hit with backlash after comment on embarrassing performance vs. Bears
The Green Bay Packers could only blame themselves for their 31-27 loss to Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears in last Saturday’s NFC Wild Card Round game at Soldier Field in Chicago.
NFL News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 11
The 18 Plays That Ended Packers’ Season In Playoff Debacle at Bears
For the Green Bay Packers, their one epic playoff meltdown against the Chicago Bears on Saturday was the result of 18 plays that went to hell. On the final play of the first half, Brandon McManus kicked a 55-yard field goal but Bears coach Ben Johnson called a timeout before the play.
The 'Winning NFL playoff debuts' quiz
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to emerge victorious from their first start in the postseason in the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) can you name eight minutes?
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 11
Bears-Packers takeaways: Chicago pulls off another miracle comeback
The Chicago Bears do not make it easy on themselves, but they are money when the chips are down and the game is on the line.
Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?
Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.
Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 22
Packers can still clinch a NFL Playoff spot in Week 17
The Green Bay Packers‘ loss to the Chicago Bears on Saturday night at Soldier Field was one of the more improbable of the season. When Brandon McManus managed to split the uprights in a Chicago crosswind with 5:03 remaining, according to ESPN, the Packers had a 96.9% chance of beating the Bears.
Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 2
Packers reporter floats possible player departure after Week 13
The Green Bay Packers have found stability again in the kicker position with Brandon McManus handling the job. McManus missed some games due to injury in the middle of the 2025 NFL season, leading to Lucas Havrisik taking over the role for three outings.
Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 29
Packers announce head-turning roster move one day after 2025 Lions sweep
Fresh off a Thanksgiving win on Thursday against the Detroit Lions on the road at Ford Field in Detroit, the Green Bay Packers made a notable move.
Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 22
Packers’ Brandon McManus situation not getting any clearer after Matt LaFleur’s latest comments
The Packers’ kicking circus has given no sign of slowing down. The chaos continued this week with Matt LaFleur’s comments Friday, revealing further uncertainty on who will take the field in Week 12.
Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 18
Is Packers’ Brandon McManus headed to the injured reserve? Matt LaFleur gives clear message on kicker
The Green Bay Packers played their Week 11 matchup against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford without veteran kicker Brandon McManus, who was ruled out for the contest in favor of Lucas Havrisik.
Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 17
Packers’ kicker concerns nearing crisis after 2 missed XPs vs Giants
It’s official – the Green Bay Packers have a kicker problem. Giving Brandon McManus a week off to deal with his lingering leg injury didn’t fix things.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 15
Packers’ kicker update adds to fan frustration with past weeks’ decisions
Packers kicker Brandon McManus has hit the injury report with a doubtful tag for tomorrow’s game against the Giants. For all intents and purposes fans should prepare to see Lucas Havrisik in his place, which isn’t the worst news in the world.
Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / November 13
Sorting Out the Packers’ Kicking Conundrum Once and for All
At this time last year, Brandon McManus was seen as somewhat of a savior in the eyes of Packer fans. He had just come in and taken over the Packers’ kicking job, and immediately provided the consistency and stability that had been missing since the Packers moved on from Mason Crosby.
NFL News / Yardbarker / November 10
'MNF' takeaways: Defenses steal the show in Eagles win
The Philadelphia Eagles outlasted the Green Bay Packers in a defensive "Monday Night Football" battle between NFC heavyweights. Here are our initial takeaways from the 10-7 Eagles win.
Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / October 15
Packers Start Practice Week Without Three Key Linemen, Brandon McManus
GREEN BAY; Wis. – With a game against the Arizona Cardinals looming on Sunday, the Green Bay Packers opened their practice week on Wednesday with four players sidelined by injuries.
Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / October 11
Green Bay Packers sign new kicker amid Brandon McManus injury concern for Week 6
The Green Bay Packers are 2-1-1, which has them in the early NFL Playoffs picture through the season’s first five weeks. However, they have not won a game since Week Two after dropping their Week Three contest to the lowly Cleveland Browns and tying the Dallas Cowboys in Week Four.
Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / October 9
Key Packers player says he'll play through injury vs. Bengals
He is dealing with an injury, but he is planning on playing against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 6.
Green Bay Packers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 9
With Brandon McManus injured, Packers audition multiple kickers
With kicker Brandon McManus battling a quad injury, the Packers hosted Lucas Havrisik and Greg Joseph for workouts on Thursday, per ESPN’s Rob Demovsky.
Green Bay Packers News / Field Level Media / October 9
Packers K Brandon McManus' injury a 'major concern'
Green Bay Packers kicker Brandon McManus' right quadriceps injury is a "major concern," head coach Matt LaFleur announced Thursday. LaFleur told reporters that McManus did not sustain the injury during Green Bay's 40-40 tie against the Dallas Cowboys on Sept.
Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / July 27
Packers Brandon McManus Is Off To A Great Start in Camp
Let’s have a quick Green Bay Packers refresher. Last year during training camp, the biggest competition — by far — was at kicker. And let’s be honest… it went terribly.
Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / March 11
Packers to secure consistency at kicker with return of Brandon McManus
It's never a "sexy" move to sign a kicker, but few organizations in the NFL know how important it can be to have a good one like the Green Bay Packers do.
Green Bay Packers News / Field Level Media / March 4
Reports: Packers re-sign K Brandon McManus
Kicker Brandon McManus agreed to a three-year, $15.3 million contract to return to the Green Bay Packers, according to multiple reports Tuesday. The veteran spent the first nine seasons of his career with the Denver Broncos, where he appeared in 144 games.
Green Bay Packers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 4
Packers Re-Sign K Brandon McManus To Three-Year Deal
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Packers and kicker Brandon McManus reached an agreement Tuesday on a three-year, $15.3 million contract. McManus’ new deal includes a $5 million signing bonus.
Green Bay Packers News / Pro Football Rumors / March 4
Packers to re-sign one-time Super Bowl champion
His 2024 partnership with the Packers became mutually beneficial.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / October 15, 2024
Packers address major weakness by signing former Super Bowl champ
The Green Bay Packers addressed arguably their biggest weakness with their latest roster move.
Washington Commanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 30, 2024
NFL Says It Found Insufficient Evidence To Suspend K Brandon McManus
The NFL concluded its investigation of former Jaguars K Brandon McManus with the finding that there was insufficient evidence of a violation of the personal conduct policy, per Adam Schefter.
NFL News / Yardbarker / June 2, 2024
Commanders release kicker Brandon McManus following his lawsuit
The Commanders announced on Sunday that they have released kicker Brandon McManus, less than a week after a lawsuit was filed against him and the bJaguars, where two flight attendants claimed McManus sexually assaulted them on the team's flight to London during the 2023 season.
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