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Browns Stick With Andre Szmyt After Costly Week 1 Misses

Front-office choices at the position face fresh scrutiny after Dustin Hopkins was extended then cut.

Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns walks on the field after the game against the Cincinnati Bengals during the game at Huntington Bank Field on September 07, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Overview

  • Rookie Andre Szmyt missed a 36-yard field goal and an extra point in a 17-16 loss to the Bengals in his regular-season debut.
  • Kevin Stefanski said Monday he is not bringing in competition this week and affirmed Szmyt remains the kicker for now.
  • Local reporting notes the team could stage contingency workouts on the off day, but no transaction had occurred as of Monday afternoon.
  • Szmyt, who beat out Dustin Hopkins in camp after joining late last season, told reporters he rushed his approach and needs to be better.
  • Analysts have suggested potential alternatives — such as Zane Gonzalez, Eddy Piñeiro, Michael Badgley, or prospect Ben Sauls — though those names are speculative.