7 kickers the Jaguars could consider to replace Brandon McManus

The Jacksonville Jaguars have more pressing issues to address than kicker, but there may not be a bigger hole on the team’s roster.

It was clear the Jaguars had a plan to upgrade the position after Brandon McManus struggled down the stretch in 2023. Rather than re-sign their impending free agent, Jacksonville looked to Wil Lutz of the Denver Broncos to take over. But after agreeing to a deal with Lutz, the veteran changed his mind and decided to stay in Denver instead. Later that day, McManus agreed to a deal with the Washington Commanders.

Now the Jaguars are left with just one kicker on the roster: 2022 hero Riley Patterson.

Patterson proved himself capable when he made 30 of his 35 field goals during his one year with Jacksonville. The Jaguars rarely trusted him to try from distance, though, attempting just three field goals all year from 50-plus (he made two).

If the Jaguars opt to look for an upgrade, here are seven players who could be a solution: