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After just one year with Anders Carlson, it looks like the Green Bay Packers have decided to move on.
According to NFL.com, the team has decided to cut ties with Carlson, which means he won’t be returning for a second season in Green Bay. The Packers used a sixth-round pick on Carlson in 2023, and he was essentially given the kicking job after that.
As a rookie last year, Carlson actually got off to a hot start by hitting his first seven field goals of the season, but he fell apart after that, hitting just 76.9% of his field goals after Week 6. He also missed a huge 41-yard field goal during the fourth quarter of Green Bay’s 24-21 divisional round playoff loss to the 49ers.
The former Auburn kicker also hit just 87.2% of his extra points last season, which ranked dead last in the league for any kicker who attempted at least 25.
With Carlson struggling, the Packer decided to bring in veteran…
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Author : John Breech
Publish date : 2024-08-27 14:42:35
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