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Packers Face Kicker Uncertainty as Brandon McManus Suffers Practice Quad Injury

Coach Matt LaFleur labels the issue a major concern ahead of Sunday in Cincinnati.

Sep 28, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Green Bay Packers place kicker Brandon McManus (17) walks off the field after he kicks the game tying field goal in overtime during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images/ File Photo
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 28: Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers reacts against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter in the game at AT&T Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
Sep 28, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Green Bay Packers place kicker Brandon McManus (17) kicks a game tying field goal in overtime against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.

Overview

  • McManus was listed as limited on Wednesday with a right quadriceps injury sustained in practice, not from tackles he made against Dallas.
  • His availability for the Oct. 12 game at the Bengals remains uncertain as the team evaluates him day to day.
  • LaFleur said Green Bay will have a plan if McManus cannot go, though he did not confirm who would handle kicking duties.
  • Rookie practice-squad kicker Mark McNamee is an option but has never kicked in a regular-season NFL game and logged limited preseason work.
  • The Packers have two open spots on the 53-man roster and an open practice-squad slot, creating flexibility to add an experienced kicker if needed.