Matt Zenitz from CBS Sports just dropped a bombshell out of Green Bay: the Packers are set to work out kicker Lenny Krieg tomorrow, and this could totally shift their special teams setup. This isn’t just some random tryout, either; the ripple effects could be huge as rookies report to camp on Monday and the full coaching staff gets back to work.
Krieg’s Journey to the Combine Crush
Who is this guy, you ask? Krieg, a 23-year-old German national, has had quite the path to the NFL. Dude played soccer before he even touched an American football. His brother spent time in Wisconsin, and that apparently set him on this crazy trajectory. We’re talking about a guy who played for the Berlin Adler in the German league and the Stuttgart Surge in the European League. That’s some serious international flair! Last year, at the NFL Scouting Combine, Krieg was absolutely money, hitting 14 of 14 field goals. He even drilled a 57-yarder during preseason play in 2025. That perfect combine performance earned him a shot with the Atlanta Falcons, where he was an international exemption player, meaning he didn’t even count against their practice squad numbers.
From Falcons to Jets, Now Green Bay’s Exemption Spot?
After the Falcons cleaned house with their coaching staff and front office, Krieg inked a reserve-futures deal with the New York Jets. He was with them until early June when they waived him on the first, then signed veteran Jason Sanders just two days later. Talk about a quick turnaround! Now, if the Packers snatch him up, Krieg could once again snag that international exemption spot. Right now, that spot belongs to edge rusher Dante Barnett, who Green Bay signed late last October. Honestly, don’t be shocked if we see a Krieg for Barnett swap go down tomorrow, because this just feels like it’s going that way.
Kicker Competition Just Got Real in Green Bay
If Krieg joins, the Packers will suddenly have three kickers on the roster. They’ve already got their rookie draft pick, Trey Smack, and Lucas Havrisik. Historically, Green Bay isn’t one to keep more than two kickers around, so you gotta figure Havrisik is officially on thin ice. The stakes are real. This move signals Green Bay is serious about shaking things up. And speaking of shaking things up, the Packers have actually been pretty busy since signing their initial group of undrafted free agents. They’ve released QB Desmond Ridder and kicker Brandon McManus, but they also snagged QB Tyrod Taylor. On defense, they let go of DL James Ester but claimed CB MJ Devonshire Jr. off waivers and signed CB Marlon Jones. They even added WR Brenden Rice off waivers and TE Luke Lachey, while releasing WR Jakobie Keeney-James. It’s clear they’re still tinkering with the squad as camp kicks off.
Tomorrow is going to be big for Lenny Krieg and for Green Bay’s special teams unit. Keep an eye out for that workout news, because someone’s job is definitely on the line, and the Packers are clearly not done making moves!
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Originally reported by Acme Packing Company.
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