Brandon Mcmanus

Career StatsC-

Year	Team	GP	FG%
Career		154	82.0%
2025		14	80.0%
2024		11	95.2%
2023		17	81.1%
2022		17	77.8%
2021

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This Brandon McManus signing earns a B- CVI, representing solid value for a proven specialist who brings immediate stability to Green Bay's kicking game. At $5.1M AAV over three years, the Packers are paying market rate for a serviceable starter who's consistently delivered in high-pressure situations throughout his career, including clutch performances in Denver's Super Bowl run. The $5.0M guaranteed suggests Green Bay is committed to McManus as their long-term solution, which makes sense given the revolving door they've had at kicker in recent years. While he's not an elite leg like Justin Tucker, McManus offers the kind of reliability that can swing close games, and his playoff experience adds intangible value that's harder to quantify. The three-year term provides roster stability without excessive risk, as kickers can maintain effectiveness well into their 30s, and the guaranteed money protects both sides if injuries arise. For a Packers team that's consistently been in playoff contention, securing a dependable kicker at fair market value represents smart roster construction rather than a flashy move.

Performance Analysis

Brandon McManus grades at a C- for the Packers as their kicker, a veteran specialist who has been league-average in Green Bay. McManus has a proven NFL leg and has made big kicks throughout his career, but his consistency has wavered in recent seasons. His accuracy from distance has been good, but he has missed some shorter kicks that should be automatic. The Packers need reliable scoring, and McManus has been more inconsistent than they would like. He is a veteran doing a veteran job, but the margin for error at kicker is razor-thin, and McManus has been dancing on that line.