I didn’t think I was going to have to post this midway through a game, but after Green Bay Packers kicker Trey Smack missed his first extra point after missing two chip shots last week, it seems pretty clear that it’s a question of when — not if — Smack will be replaced. Going into this game, I had done some research on who is available, so I want to share that with you folks.
I looked at all kickers who even attempted a field goal from 2024 to 2026, the last three seasons. Outside of punters, there
are a total of 55 players who have attempted kicks. Of those 55 players, 46 of them are under contract for other teams or appear to be out of the league entirely, either due to injury or retirement.
As far as players on the street go, here’s the list that the Packers can look at during their “mini-bye.” Generally, kickers are worked out before they’re signed, not poached off a practice squad, so I’m not going to include the practice squadders in this list.
Riley Patterson
- Since 2024: 38 of 45 (84 percent field goal rate)
- Recent: Released by Dolphins, 10/20
Younghoe Koo
- Since 2024: 31 of 43 (72 percent)
- Recent: Worked out by 49ers, 9/19
- Note: Played five games for Packers SPT coordinator Cam Achord in 2025
Matt Prater
- Since 2024: 24 of 26 (92 percent)
- Recent: Worked out by Rams 10/20
John Parker Romo
- Since 2024: 22 of 26 (85 percent)
- Recent: Worked out by Titans 8/8
Harrison Mevis
- Since 2024: 17 of 22 (77 percent)
- Recent: Released by Rams on 10/14
Greg Joseph
- Since 2024: 16 of 20 (80 percent)
- Recent: Worked out by 49ers, 9/19
- Note: Former Packer
- Note: Played six games for Packers SPT coordinator Cam Achrod in 2024
Cade York
- Since 2024: 9 of 13 (69 percent)
- Recent: Waived by Jets, 8/25
Michael Badgley
- Since 2024: 11 of 12 (92 percent)
- Recent: Worked out by Dolphins, 10/20
Lucas Havrisik
- Since 2024: 4 of 4 (100 percent)
- Recent: Worked out by Dolphins, 9/22
- Note: Former Packer
Unless Green Bay goes the practice squad poaching route, this is likely the list the team will work from, whenever they eventually move off Smack. If you have any favorite candidates, sound off in the comments.
