Packers release kicker ahead of training camp

On Wednesday, the Green Bay Packers announced their release of kicker Jack Podlesny, who had been practicing with the team throughout organized team activities and minicamp. Podlesny, a former Georgia Bulldog, got his start with the Minnesota Vikings last season as an undrafted free agent. After he was released at cutdowns of 2023, Podlesny resurfaced when he signed a reserve/futures deal with the Green Bay Packers in January.

As far as the pecking order goes, Podlesny was always viewed as the third man in the kicking competition behind Anders Carlson, the Packers’ 2023 starter, and Greg Joseph, who was the Vikings’ kicker last season. Often, Podlesny kicked fewer balls than Carlson and…