Two days after Brayden Narveson missed a pair of field goals in a two-point loss to the Minnesota Vikings, the Green Bay Packers worked out a pair of kickers on Tuesday, per Field Yates of ESPN via Rob Demovsky of ESPN.
Four players were in the workout group. In addition to quarterback Gavin Hardison and receiver Lideatrick Griffin, the Packers worked out kicker Chad Ryland and kicker Lucas Havrisik.
Narveson, who was claimed off waivers following final cuts, has missed four field goals in four games. On Sunday, he became the first NFL kicker to miss from under 40 yards on a field goal when his 37-yarder hit the right upright, and he missed from 49 yards later in the first half. Down three or more scores, the Packers elected to go for it on 4th-and-10 and 4th-and-8 within field goal range after Narveson’s two misses.
It’s possible the Packers are updating their free agent board at kicker in case Narveson’s struggles continues. Or general manager Brian Gutekunst has seen enough and is ready (or close to ready) to make a change.
Ryland was a fourth-round pick of the New England Patriots in the 2023 draft. He made 16 of 25 (64%) field goals and 24 of 25 (96%) extra points during his rookie season. He was released by the Patriots at final cuts in August. During the preseason, he made his lone field goal and all four extra points.
Harvisik made 15 of 20 (75%) field goals and 19 of 22 (86.4%) extra points over nine games with the Los Angeles Rams last season. He was released by the Cleveland Browns at final cuts. During the preseason, he made his lone field goal attempt and all three extra points.
Either could be signed to the practice squad if the Packers want to add competition without making an immediate change.
For more on Narveson’s struggles early in the 2024 season, click here.
