AI-assisted summary
The Green Bay Packers signed kicker Lucas Havrisik after their starting kicker, Brandon McManus, suffered a quad injury.
He successfully made all five of his kicks, including a crucial 39-yard field goal to secure the Packers' win.
Havrisik had prior connections to Packers specialists Matt Orzech and Daniel Whelan, having trained with them in the offseason.
GREEN BAY - Lucas Havrisik was looking for a job.
While his goal was a spot on an NFL roster, he said he was likely going to be a part-time substitute teacher for a school in Cleveland, where he lives.
He still worked out, looking to land on a team.
“I treat it as this is your job and be prepared as best as possible,” Havrisik said. “Just be ready for sudden change.”
Havrisik is no stranger to sudden change