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Browns Clear Kicker Andre Szmyt for Week 3 vs. Packers After MRI Scare

The clean imaging spares Cleveland an emergency signing as its error-prone special teams draw renewed scrutiny.

Sep 14, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Browns kicker Andre Szmyt (25) after the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images/File Photo
Tucker Kraft #85 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after scoring an 8 yard touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the fourth quarter in the game at Lambeau Field on September 11, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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Overview

  • After feeling calf tightness Friday, Andre Szmyt had imaging that checked out and the Browns removed his questionable tag, confirming he will kick Sunday.
  • The team carried no other kicker on the roster or practice squad, and while reporting noted available free agents such as Younghoe Koo, Cleveland did not add a replacement.
  • Kick returner DeAndre Carter cleared concussion protocol and is set to play against Green Bay.
  • Joel Bitonio (back) and Jack Conklin (elbow) remain questionable, while DT Mike Hall Jr. is out; CB Dom Jones and WR Kaden Davis were elevated from the practice squad.
  • Special-teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone pointed to protection and technique failures on the recent punt block as Cleveland seeks fixes after special-teams mistakes helped fuel an 0-2 start.