Packers release McManus to install rookie Smack as kicker

The Green Bay Packers released veteran kicker Brandon McManus on Friday to clear the way for sixth-round rookie Trey Smack to take over the position immediately.

Green Bay traded two seventh-round picks to the Seattle Seahawks to select Smack at No. 216 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. The move came after McManus struggled in 2025, converting just 24 of 30 field goal attempts following a stronger 2024 season in which he made 20 of 21 attempts. His tenure ended with a poor performance in the wild-card loss to the Chicago Bears, where he missed two field goals and an extra point.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers face uncertainty at quarterback heading into the 2026 offseason, with speculation centering on Aaron Rodgers' potential return. Analysts like Colin Cowherd and Chris Simms highlight alternatives and challenges in pairing Rodgers with new head coach Mike McCarthy. Debates focus on balancing short-term wins with long-term development.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed Laith Marjan, a kicker from Kansas, as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NFL Draft. Marjan brings strong leg strength and solid college production to the team. At 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds, he stands out with his uncommon size for the position.

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The NFL's 2026 free agency negotiating window has significantly reshaped projections for the first round of the upcoming draft. Key moves, including a failed trade for edge rusher Maxx Crosby and several high-profile signings, have shifted team needs. Running back Jeremiyah Love now enters the top five in mock drafts.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing veteran running back and special teams player Travis Homer, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The move deepens the running back room following Kenneth Gainwell's exit and Rico Dowdle's signing. It places added pressure on second-year back Kaleb Johnson, who struggled in his 2025 rookie season.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have bolstered their roster through free agency signings and a trade for wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. following Mike Tomlin's retirement and the hiring of Mike McCarthy as head coach. Analysts offer differing views, with some praising the additions and others questioning the lack of a rebuild. The team won the AFC North last season but failed to secure a playoff victory.

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Pittsburgh Steelers fans are embracing a new era following head coach Mike Tomlin's departure after a playoff loss to the Houston Texans. The team has hired Mike McCarthy as the new head coach, sparking renewed optimism amid an active offseason. Additions through free agency and the draft have fueled hopes for a rebuild.

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