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Packers' Kicker McManus Calls Loss His Biggest Disappointment

1/11/2026

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Brandon McManus, the Green Bay Packers' kicker, missed two field goals and an extra point in the 31-27 loss to the Chicago Bears.
McManus called the performance the "biggest disappointment" of his career.
He said there were no issues with field conditions and that he made "bad kicks."
The Packers have a contract with McManus through 2027.
The Packers could release him to save about $2 million against the cap.

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Story summary

Brandon McManus, the Green Bay Packers' kicker, missed two field goals and an extra point in the 31-27 loss to the Chicago Bears.
McManus called the performance the "biggest disappointment" of his career.
He said there were no issues with field conditions and that he made "bad kicks."
The Packers have a contract with McManus through 2027.
The Packers could release him to save about $2 million against the cap.