# Green Bay Packers kicker roster developments

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> Updated: 2026-09-02T01:28:34.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 3.

During the Green Bay Packers training camp, rookie kicker Trey Smack has faced scrutiny due to inconsistent performance. Early concerns emerged regarding his ability to secure the position after the team invested a draft pick in him.

As the preseason progresses, General Manager Brian Gutekunst indicated the team intends to add a second kicker to the roster to ensure depth. This decision follows a disrupted training camp competition caused by injuries to other specialists and the release of Lenny Krieg to accommodate roster needs. The team expressed intentions to acquire another kicker either before the end of camp or via the practice squad to provide a safety net.

Following the conclusion of training camp, the Packers re-signed Lenny Krieg to the practice squad to fill an international spot. Krieg, a German-born kicker who transitioned to American football through the NFL’s International Player Pathway program, had previously been released to make room for a long snapper. 

As Smack continues his tenure, Gutekunst noted that kickers often lack the “development grace period afforded to other positions,” frequently moving between teams before finding stability. This observation aligns with historical trends where few drafted kickers remain with their original teams for at least three full seasons.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Green Bay Packers re-sign kicker Lenny Krieg to practice squad

The Green Bay Packers are bringing back kicker Lenny Krieg to the practice squad to join rookie Trey Smack as the team prepares for the regular season.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/green-bay-packers-re-sign-kicker-lenny-krieg-to-practice-squad

### 2026-08-18: Green Bay Packers aim to add second kicker for roster depth

Green Bay Packers GM Brian Gutekunst plans to add a second kicker to provide competition or a safety net for rookie Trey Smack. Meanwhile, Jordan Love is set to start in the upcoming preseason game.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/green-bay-packers-aim-to-add-second-kicker-for-roster-depth

### 2026-08-05: Green Bay Packers' Rookie Kicker Trey Smack Faces Early Struggles in Training Camp

Rookie kicker Trey Smack is struggling in Green Bay Packers training camp, prompting worries that the team may need to seek other options before the season starts.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/green-bay-packers-rookie-kicker-trey-smack-faces-early-struggles-in-training-camp

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