# Packers Bet Big on Rookie Kicker | Green Bay Packers News

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Podcast: [Green Bay Packers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/green-bay-packers-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7433823)
Published: 2026-07-06T13:14:01+00:00
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The Packers just traded up to draft Trey Smack, the only kicker selected in this year’s draft, and cut veteran Brandon McManus—essentially naming him their kicker of the future. With no safety net and high expectations, Smack must deliver stability in a kicking game that’s been shaky since Mason Crosby’s departure. His college promise hasn’t translated to Green Bay’s practices, and with the season looming, the pressure is mounting. This gamble echoes past failures like Anders Carlson’s, making Smack’s performance not just about replacing McManus—but about restoring the Packers’ kicking reliability. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/09db0c555afd3fb3

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