The Green Bay Packers faced challenges finding a reliable replacement for Mason Crosby, their all-time leading scorer, after deciding not to re-sign him following the 2022 NFL season. They drafted Anders Carlson in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, but his struggles, including leading the league in missed kicks and hitting just 81.8% of field goals and 87.2% of extra points, were evident. Veteran Greg Joseph, brought in for competition, also failed to impress during the 2024 preseason, leading to both kickers being released
The Packers then signed Brayden Narveson, a kicker waived by the Tennessee Titans. While Narveson made all his extra points, his field goal accuracy was just over 70% in six games, prompting the Packers to seek another option.
Green Bay turned to free agent Brandon McManus, previously released by the Washington Commanders after resolving a legal issue. The decision paid off, as McManus delivered a stellar performance, achieving the second-best single-season field goal percentage in franchise history over 11 game
