The Green Bay Packers made a decision to release kicker Jack Podlesny, narrowing down their kicking competition to just two players. This move leaves Anders Carlson and Greg Joseph to battle it out for the starting kicker position.
Anders Carlson, who was drafted by the Packers in the sixth round in 2023, currently holds the incumbent position. However, he struggled in his rookie season, missing six field goals and five extra points. On the other hand, Greg Joseph, who spent last season with the Vikings, missed six field goals and two extra points. This will be Joseph’s fifth season in the NFL.
Jack Podlesny, the kicker who was waived by the Packers, has the least experience among the three players. He is a first-year player who went undrafted in 2023 and initially signed with the Vikings before joining the Packers in January. Despite his lack of NFL experience, Podlesny had a successful college career, making 82.4 percent of his field goals while playing for the University of Georgia.
The competition for the starting kicker position in Green Bay is heating up, with Carlson and Joseph now battling it out. The Packers will be looking for consistency and reliability in their kicking game as they prepare for the upcoming season. Fans will be eagerly watching to see who emerges as the top kicker for the team.