Green Bay Packers Fire Kicker Brandon McManus

May 8, 2026, 18:34
USSports

Introduction

The Green Bay Packers team told kicker Brandon McManus to leave. They have a new young player now.

Main Body

Brandon McManus joined the team in 2024. He was very good at first. Then he got hurt in his leg. He played poorly in a big game against the Chicago Bears. He missed three important kicks. The team wanted a new player. They chose Trey Smack from a college in Florida. Trey Smack is a rookie. He costs less money than Brandon McManus. The team also has another player named Lucas Havrisik. He is also a kicker. He made a very long kick in the past.

Conclusion

The Packers now have Trey Smack and Lucas Havrisik. They start practice on May 26.

Learning

🕰ī¸ Then vs. Now

Look at how the story changes from the past to the present. This is the secret to A2 speaking.

The Past (What happened)

  • He joined the team.
  • He was good.
  • He got hurt.
  • He missed kicks.

The Present (What is true now)

  • They have a new player.
  • Trey Smack is a rookie.
  • He costs less money.

The Pattern Past Action → Present Result Example: He missed kicks → The team wanted a new player.

💡 Quick Word Tip

  • Poorly = Not good
  • Rookie = New player
  • Kicker = Person who kicks the ball

Vocabulary Learning

team (n.)
A group of people working together
Example:The team worked together to finish the project.
told (v.)
To say something to someone
Example:She told me to bring my book.
leave (v.)
To go away from a place
Example:He will leave the house at nine.
new (adj.)
Not old, recently made or acquired
Example:I bought a new phone.
young (adj.)
Not old; recently born or grew up
Example:The young boy likes to play soccer.
player (n.)
Someone who plays a game or sport
Example:The player scored a goal.
joined (v.)
Became part of a group or organization
Example:She joined the club last month.
good (adj.)
Having positive qualities or being satisfactory
Example:The food tasted good.
first (adj.)
Coming before all others in time or order
Example:This is my first time here.
hurt (v.)
To cause pain or injury
Example:He hurt his arm while playing.
leg (n.)
The part of the body below the knee
Example:She has a broken leg.
game (n.)
A contest or sport played for enjoyment or competition
Example:We watched a football game.
missed (v.)
Failed to hit, catch, or attend
Example:He missed the bus.
important (adj.)
Having great significance or value
Example:It is important to study.
practice (n.)
Repeated exercise to improve a skill
Example:They have practice every week.