Packers Kicker Brandon McManus Requests a Trade After Heavy Criticism and Taking Full Responsibility
GREEN BAY — In a development following “Sunday Night Football” in Pittsburgh, kicker Brandon McManus has submitted a trade request to the Green Bay Packers’ front office. The decision comes amid intense criticism over recent misses and mounting mental pressure.
According to sources, McManus has worked with his agent to pursue an exit that respects team procedures, stressing he “doesn’t want to be a mental hurdle” for the locker room. The Packers are said to be maintaining open communication and evaluating all team-first scenarios.
The backlash traces to the Pittsburgh game, where McManus missed two first-half field goals—most notably a 44-yard attempt at the horn that squandered Jordan Love’s two-minute drill. Social media immediately erupted with calls to give Lucas Havrisik a shot.
Operationally, the coaching staff is reviewing the full snap–hold–protection sequence to find root causes rather than placing total blame on the kicker. Even so, McManus proactively “owned” the mistakes, which he believes is necessary for the team to move forward.
In the short term, the Packers are likely to set up competition at kicker and tweak fourth-down decision-making relative to long field goals. The personnel department has also contacted several tryout options in case trade talks drag on.
Long term, if no suitable partner emerges, a mutual parting or retaining McManus in an internal competition remains on the table. Whatever the outcome, the Packers insist their top priorities are “scoreboard stability” and “trust in the locker room.”
CEO Ed Policy with a Warm Gesture Defending Female Packers Fans After Controversial Incident
Green Bay, Wisconsin – October 28, 2025
After the Green Bay Packers’ dominant 34–13 victory over the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field, a video circulating on social media sent shockwaves through the NFL community. In the clip, a group of female Packers fans wearing bikinis were seen dancing and cheering from the stands at the moment their team sealed the win. While many fans viewed this as a “spontaneous burst of joy,” it also faced harsh criticism from some spectators who called it “lacking public decorum.”
Amid public pressure, many awaited a response from the Packers’ leadership—and team CEO Ed Policy took an unexpected stance: standing up to defend the group of fans.
“I don’t see anything shameful in it at all. They love the team, they love this victory, and they expressed their genuine emotions. In a world where everything is scrutinized, sometimes we forget that football—ultimately—is about joy, connection, and freedom of spirit,”
His statement quickly spread across social media, garnering thousands of supportive comments. Many Packers fans wrote: “Thank you Mr. Policy, finally someone sees things with heart instead of judgment.”
One of the female fans featured in the video shared on X (Twitter): “We didn’t mean to offend. We were just so happy. When I heard Mr. Policy speak, I started crying. I felt understood.”
Ed Policy’s actions went beyond words. According to internal sources, he sent a personal thank-you letter to the group of fans, with the message: “The Packers are more than just a team—they are a family. And in this family, no one is left behind just for expressing joy.”
In an era where judgment spreads faster than empathy, Ed Policy’s message rings out as a simple reminder: sports are not just about winning or losing—but about emotion and humanity.
