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Browns Stick With Rookie Kicker Andre Szmyt for Week 2 After Costly Debut

The team bypassed Tuesday tryouts to signal short-term confidence.

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Sep 7, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns place kicker Andre Szmyt (25) and holder Corey Bojorquez (13) react after missing a field goal against the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Browns held no kicker tryouts on Tuesday, keeping Andre Szmyt on the roster at least through Week 2, per local reporting.
  • Head coach Kevin Stefanski said the team trusts Szmyt but expects him to convert routine kicks.
  • In his NFL debut, Szmyt missed an extra point and a 36-yard field goal in a 17-16 loss to the Bengals.
  • Szmyt won the job over veteran Dustin Hopkins after a perfect preseason and brings a Lou Groza Award résumé with UFL experience.
  • Cleveland visits the Ravens on Sunday, giving the rookie an immediate chance to respond under closer scrutiny.