Packers Sign Kicker Brandon McManus After Lawsuit

The Green Bay Packers have signed veteran kicker Brandon McManus, who replaces rookie Brayden Narveson after Narveson struggled with missed field goals. McManus, 33, comes to the Packers after a tumultuous period marked by a settled lawsuit alleging sexual assault against two flight attendants during a flight in 2023 while he was with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Packers GM Brian Gutekunst addressed concerns about McManus's legal issues, stating that the NFL conducted a thorough investigation that cleared him of any wrongdoing. McManus expressed gratitude for the opportunity to return to the NFL, emphasizing his desire to move past the challenges he faced. While Gutekunst declined to detail the team's internal investigation, he expressed confidence in the decision to sign McManus, highlighting his experience and potential as a kicker. This decision comes amidst scrutiny surrounding McManus's past behaviors and the circumstances of the lawsuit, which was resolved confidentially.