The Green Bay Packers announced they are releasing a kicker ahead of training camp. The move came after the Packers had three kickers competing during OTAs this spring. The Packers weren’t satisfied with Anders Carlson’s rookie season.
The Green Bay Packers wanted more competition at kicker
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As previously discussed on WSH, the Packers didn’t seem content with what they saw at OTAs. The Packers showed interest in Jake Bates before he chose to sign with the Detroit Lions:
The Packers have an important position battle going on at kicker. Anders Carlson struggled in his rookie season with the Packers. This offseason, the Packers brought in former Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph and undrafted free agent Jack Podlesny to challenge Carlson for a roster spot.
The Packers didn’t appear satisfied with those three when a report surfaced that they requested to visit with UFL star Jake Bates.
The Packers released Jack Podlesny
Per a statement by the Packers, the team released Podlesny on Wednesday. The Packers have an open roster spot after releasing Podlesny. The Packers could add another kicker before training camp to compete with Joseph and Carlson.
Packers fans’ initial reaction to the release
Not the kicker I wanted cut
— Daniel Keyser (@G0PACKGO10) June 19, 2024
Y’all misspelled Anders Carlson
— Will (@stecker_will) June 19, 2024
WRONG KICKER
— Burgan (@itsburgan) June 19, 2024
he must have missed some very important kicks…extra points…fgs…some that could have swung the final outcome of the games
— chris (@SealTeamChris) June 19, 2024
Carlson Revenge Tour loading
— Nick (@Reptix2k) June 19, 2024
Anders Carlson comeback season
— 5☆ TJF (@TFisher079) June 19, 2024
Carlson needs to go
— Scott Larson (@ScottyBubbaYesh) June 19, 2024
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