Packers Move On From Kicker After Missed Field Goal

Green Bay Releases Carlson, Who Missed Potential Game-Tying Kick

The Green Bay Packers are making a big change at kicker.

The team will release kicker Anders Carlson on Tuesday, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

The move comes after Carlson missed a potential game-tying field goal in the Packers' preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday.

Carlson's miss came in the Packers' final preseason game, so it seemed to leave a bad taste in the team's mouth.

The Packers had a chance to tie the game with a field goal in the final seconds, but Carlson's kick sailed wide left.

The miss was a major disappointment for the Packers, who were hoping that Carlson could be their long-term answer at kicker.

Carlson had a respectable training camp, making 60 of 73 kicks (82.2%) in practice.

However, he was not as consistent in the preseason, making just 4 of 7 kicks (57.1%).

The Packers ultimately decided that Carlson was not reliable enough to be their kicker in 2024.

With Carlson gone, the Packers will now look for a new kicker.

The team could sign a free agent or trade for a kicker.

The Packers could also promote kicker Gabe Brkic from the practice squad.

Many of the players who are cut by the Packers could find their way back to Green Bay as members of the practice squad.

The Packers have a good track record of developing players on the practice squad.

Several players who were cut by the Packers in recent years have gone on to become starters for the team.