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Packers announce Trey Smack as projected kicker for upcoming season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 3:29 AM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Packers announce Trey Smack as projected kicker for upcoming season

Summary

As Green Bay Packers training camp begins, kicker Trey Smack emerges as the likely choice for the season. On July 31, the team released kickers Lenny Krieg and Lucas Havrisik, indicating a commitment to Smack, who was drafted in the sixth round in April. Packers writer Jon Meerdink asserts that Smack's position is secure barring injury or severe camp performance issues. However, there is speculation that the team might sign another kicker for insurance. Smack, a standout at Florida, made 53 of 64 field goal attempts in college, showcasing potential for the NFL.

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Status Watch

•Trey Smack is favored to be the Packers' kicker this season.
•The Packers released two kickers on July 31, solidifying Smack's position.
•Smack was a sixth-round draft pick and excelled in college.
•There is speculation about signing an additional kicker for training camp.
•Preseason games will allow Smack to demonstrate his abilities in an NFL setting.

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3:29 AMYahoo Sports — Green Bay Packers Writer Makes Strong Declaration on Kicker Situation

What they're saying

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Perhaps one of the biggest storylines as Green Bay Packers training camp opened up this season is who the place kicker would be. On July 31, the Packers announced their latest wave of roster moves, which included two kickers being released from the organization (Lenny Krieg and Lucas Havrisik). The Packers drafted kicker Trey Smack […] The post Green Bay Packers Writer Makes Strong Declaration on Kicker Situation appeared first on HEAVY.
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