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McManus agreed to a one-year deal with the Packers on Tuesday and is expected to serve as the team's kicker for Sunday's game against the Texans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

McManus spent his first nine seasons with the Broncos before catching on with Jacksonville during the 2023 campaign. He converted 30 of 37 field goal attempts and all 35 extra-points during his stint with the Jaguars. The veteran then landed with the Commanders in the offseason but was subsequently let go one week after reports surfaced that he was the subject of a civil lawsuit. With the NFL conducting an investigation that found insufficient evidence of McManus violating the league's personal conduct policy, the Packers apparently felt comfortable with bringing the 33-year-old aboard to upgrade their kicking game. Green Bay will waive Brayden Narveson to make room on the roster for McManus.

The Cardinals signed Ryland off their practice squad Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Arizona had elevated Ryland from its practice squad the past two games as a replacement for Matt Prater (knee). Ryland knocked down both of his extra-point tries and five of six field-goal attempts in those contests, and he'll be Arizona's kicker for at least four more games after the team added him to the 53-man roster and moved Prater to injured reserve Tuesday.

The Cardinals placed Prater (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Prater's left knee injury had already cost him the Cardinals' last two games, with Arizona elevating Chad Ryland from the practice squad to serve as its kicker on both occasions. The Cardinals had been hoping for an abbreviated absence from Prater, but with the 40-year-old not bouncing back as quickly as hoped, he'll now have to miss at least four more games. Ryland was signed off the practice squad to take Prater's spot on the 53-man roster.

Lutz made his lone field-goal attempt while also converting his only extra-point try in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Chargers.

Lutz was perfect on kicks Sunday, though the veteran was called upon just twice in Week 6. His only field goal try came with just under a minute left in the game to bring the Broncos within one score of the Chargers in what was ultimately a failed come-back attempt. As long as Denver's offense continues to be inconsistent, Lutz's potential scoring opportunities should also remain inconsistent. Nonetheless, the veteran kicker will look to turn things around against his former team when the Broncos visit the Saints in Week 7.

Zuerlein converted two of four field-goal attempts and both PAT tries in Monday's 23-20 loss to the Bills.

For the second time in the last three weeks, a Jets loss can be pinned squarely on Greg's leg. After missing a go-ahead field-goal attempt in the final minute against the Broncos in Week 4, Zuerlein clanked two second-half go-ahead field-goal attempts off the upright Monday. It was a windy night at MetLife Stadium, but the misses came from 32 and 43 yards, while Zuerlein's makes from 34 and 22 were hardly impressive. The veteran kicker's reputation has bought him some breathing room up to this point, but the Jets will likely start considering alternatives if Zuerlein's accuracy issues persist.

San Francisco signed Carlson to its practice squad Tuesday, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Carlson was waived by the Packers prior to the beginning of the regular season after a shaky rookie year in 2023, but at least on paper, he might have a chance to see game action in 2024 anyway. If both Jake Moody (ankle) and Matthew Wright (shoulder) are unable to suit up Sunday, Carlson could be elevated from the practice squad to serve as San Francisco's starting kicker versus the Chiefs.

McLaughlin connected on his only field-goal try (26 yards) and drilled all six extra-point attempts in the Buccaneers' 51-27 win over the Saints on Sunday.

McLaughlin was limited to less than two field-goal tries for just the second time this season, but he was busier than ever on extra points with the Buccaneers offense turning in a highly efficient performance. McLaughlin remains perfect on 11 field-goal attempts and has missed just one of his 20 PATs, laying an early foundation for a season that could be even more productive than his standout 2023 campaign.

Folk made his lone field-goal attempt and both of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Colts.

Folk continues to show strong accuracy, as he nailed his 44-yard field goal and remains perfect on all kicks this season. However, he's been limited to one or fewer field goals in all but one game due to the ineffective Tennessee offense.

Elliott made two field goals from 40-plus yards as well as both of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Browns but also had a 57-yard kick blocked and returned for a touchdown.

The kick was blocked by Myles Garrett and returned by former Eagle Rodney McLeod, marking the only time the Browns would reach the end zone all game. Elliott has now failed both of his attempts from beyond 50 yards this season and has only made six field goals in five games on the season.

Ryland made both field-goal attempts and his only point-after try during Sunday's 34-13 loss in Green Bay.

Filling in for Matt Prater (left knee) for a second consecutive game, Ryland was perfect this time around after having a 45-yard FGA blocked and returned for a touchdown during a Week 5 win at San Francisco. Ryland also reverted to the Cardinals' practice squad Monday, per the NFL"s transaction log. With Arizona not playing again until next Monday versus the Chargers, Prater will be given a bit more time than normal to prove his health, but he may need to get back to full participation between Thursday and Saturday to have a chance to play Week 7. Ryland will handle placekicking duties if Prater isn't able to in that contest.