Packers waive Lucas Havrisik after signing kicker Lenny Krieg
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 6:49 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Green Bay Packers are releasing Lucas Havrisik after signing kicker Lenny Krieg ahead of training camp. The decision prevents a three-kicker competition, with Krieg set to compete primarily against sixth-round pick Trey Smack for the kicking job in 2026. Havrisik was brought on last season as an injury replacement and successfully made all four field goal attempts, including a franchise-record 61-yarder, but did miss two extra points during one game. The Packers could utilize Krieg as their international exemption player, allowing him to join the practice squad if necessary.
- •Packers sign kicker Lenny Krieg, waiving Lucas Havrisik.
- •Krieg set to compete with Trey Smack in camp.
- •Havrisik made all field goal attempts last season but missed two extra points.
- •Krieg may qualify as an international exemption player.
- 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — Reports: Packers sign K Lenny Krieg, cut K Lucas Havrisik
- 6:49 PMYahoo Sports — Packers will release Lucas Havrisik after signing new kicker to start camp
"The Packers can't get their kicking situation settled, and Tuesday's transactions showed that the position is still a work in progress.
"Instead of creating a three-kicker competition, the Packers are releasing Lucas Havrisik after signing Lenny Krieg.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 7:41 PMReports: Packers sign K Lenny Krieg, cut K Lucas Havrisik
The Packers can't get their kicking situation settled, and Tuesday's transactions showed that the position is still a work in progress.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 6:49 PMPackers will release Lucas Havrisik after signing new kicker to start camp
Instead of creating a three-kicker competition, the Packers are releasing Lucas Havrisik after signing Lenny Krieg.
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