The Packers signed K Brandon McManus and released K Brayden Narveson

The Green Bay Packers are making a mid-season change at kicker. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Packers are releasing rookie Brayden Narveson and signing veteran Brandon McManus, who worked out with the team on Tuesday.

Narveson missed an NFL-high five field goals through six weeks, including at least one miss in four of six games this season. His most recent miss was a 44-yarder right at Lambeau Field on Sunday. The Packers claimed Narveson’s final cuts in response to a failed kicker competition between Anders Carlson and Greg Joseph during the offseason and in training camp to release Narveson. Although he wanted to be patient, Narveson urged the team to take action because there was no progress.

The Packers will now turn to McManus, a 33-year-old kicker with 10 years of NFL experience.

Last season, McManus made 30 of 37 field goals (81.1 percent) and 35 of 35 extra point attempts for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He made 11 of 13 field goals of 40-49 yards and 5 of 10 field goals of 50 yards or more. He was one of only eight qualified kickers to make every extra point attempt in 2023.

McManus signed a one-year contract with the Washington Commanders this offseason but was released in June after allegations of sexual assault emerged in a lawsuit alleging inappropriate behavior by McManus on a flight to London during his time with the Jaguars last season. The NFL investigated the allegations but concluded McManus would not be punished for violating league policy, according to ESPN.

McManus won a Super Bowl in 2015 as a member of the Denver Broncos.

McManus has completed 45 kicks for 50 yards in his career. His career field goal percentage is 81.4.

The Packers did not immediately announce the roster moves, although both announcements – Narveson’s release and McManus’ signing – could arrive on Wednesday. Matt LaFleur’s team plays the Houston Texans 5-1 at Lambeau Field on Sunday.