Brandon McManus Rejects Lucrative Commanders Offer, Eyes Long-Term Stay with Packers

Brandon McManus had every reason to leave Green Bay. After a turbulent 2025 season that ended in playoff heartbreak, the veteran kicker received a lucrative multi-year offer from the Washington Commanders. Instead, McManus chose the harder path — staying with the Packers to confront unfinished business and repair the damage of a season that still weighs heavily.

“I received a very attractive offer, but I still want to stay with the Packers,” McManus said on The Bill Michaels Show. “This place gives me a feeling no other team can. I don’t play football for money; I play for my love of the Packers, and more than anything, I want to redeem my mistakes.”

At 34, McManus declined Washington’s proposal, which was believed to exceed his current $5.1 million annual salary. His decision underscored a belief that loyalty and accountability matter more than financial security. For McManus, Green Bay represents identity, trust, and an obligation to make things right after a season that unraveled at critical moments.

That commitment came despite a sharp regression in 2025. McManus finished the regular season converting just 24 of 30 field goals, an 80.0% success rate that ranked near the bottom among qualified NFL kickers. Six misses, all from beyond 40 yards, marked a stunning drop from his elite 2024 efficiency.

Several of those misses proved costly. A blocked field goal against Cleveland and a blocked extra point returned for two points against Dallas directly altered outcomes. Missed kicks in one-score losses to Philadelphia and Carolina further magnified the impact, while repeated failures from the 40-49 yard range became a troubling pattern.

The low point came in the Wild Card loss to Chicago. McManus missed a 55-yard field goal, a fourth-quarter extra point, and a potential game-tying 44-yard kick late. Seven points were left on the field in a four-point loss. “It was the biggest disappointment of my career,” McManus admitted afterward.

Yet Green Bay believes in the full picture. McManus closed the regular season perfect over the final seven games, going 13-for-13 on field goals and 16-for-16 on extra points. With over $32 million in cap space entering a pivotal offseason, his decision to stay provides stability — and a chance for redemption — at a position that once again proved decisive.