"Since Adam Peters became general manager, the Washington Commanders have gone through eight different kickers, and the position remains a question mark. First, the team signed Brandon McManus, ultimately releasing him less than three months later due to sexual assault allegations. He was ultimately cleared and went on to convert 95 percent of his field goals for the Green Bay Packers in 2024. To add insult to injury, he made a 56-yarder against Washington in Week 2 this year."
"When Austin Seibert hit seven field goals to beat the New York Giants in Week 2, breaking the franchise record for field goals made in a game, it seemed the Commanders' kicking woes were a thing of the past. In Week 9, Seibert injured his hip and missed the next two weeks. At the time, he had made 22-22 on extra points and had made 92.6% of his field goals. During his absence, Zane Gonzalez was perfect in every kicking metric."
Since Adam Peters became general manager, the Washington Commanders have used eight kickers and the position remains unsettled. The team signed Brandon McManus and released him less than three months later amid sexual assault allegations; McManus was later cleared and converted 95 percent of his field goals for the Green Bay Packers in 2024. Ramiz Ahmed and Riley Patterson struggled in camp, leading to a trade for Cade York, who went 0-for-2 in Week 1 and was cut. Austin Seibert produced elite accuracy before a hip injury and placement on injured reserve; Zane Gonzalez performed perfectly during Seibert’s absence. The team then signed Matt Gay to a one-year deal with the largest fully guaranteed payday for a kicker.
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