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Packers Kicker Brandon McManus Sidelined Against Bengals with Quadriceps Injury
Lucas Havrisik joins the Packers as a backup kicker due to Brandon McManus’s questionable quadriceps injury before Sunday’s game, Green Bay holds a 2-1-1 record.
- General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced roster transactions Saturday for the Green Bay Packers, affecting both the active roster and practice squad.
- McManus injured his right thigh in practice Oct. 8, was limited the rest of the week and listed questionable on Friday, though he said Oct. 9 he expected to play.
- Lucas Havrisik has prior NFL regular-season experience, appearing in nine Los Angeles Rams games with 15 of 20 field goals, 19 of 22 extra points, and seven touchbacks on eight kickoffs.
- The Packers signed K Lucas Havrisik to the active roster, added T Brant Banks to the practice squad, and released DL Deslin Alexandre, providing insurance at kicker amid McManus's uncertain status.
- Banks originally signed with the Packers on May 2, 2025, appeared in two games, was claimed by the Tennessee Titans on October 1 and released on October 9 before returning to Green Bay.
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Packers sign kicker Lucas Havrisik to their active roster in case McManus is unable to play
The Green Bay Packers have signed kicker Lucas Havrisik to their active roster to give themselves a contingency plan in case Brandon McManus’ quadriceps injury prevents him from playing Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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