The Cleveland Browns face uncertainty at kicker heading into Week 3 after Andre Szmyt suffered a calf injury during Friday’s practice.
With no backup kicker on the roster, the Browns’ preparation for Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers has taken an unexpected turn.
The timing coincides with veteran kicker Younghoe Koo becoming available after Atlanta released him on Friday.
The Falcons cut Koo after seven seasons, a decision driven by his costly Week 1 miss and Parker Romo’s flawless Week 2 performance.
Many are pushing general manager Andrew Berry to pursue Koo immediately, with analyst Jeff Lloyd calling for swift action before game day arrives.
“Andrew…let’s get this done,” Lloyd wrote.
Andrew… let’s get this done. https://t.co/Rd0t6uPdqg
— Jeff-LJ-Lloyd (@Jeff_LJ_Lloyd) September 19, 2025
Koo’s track record demonstrates his proven reliability.
He converted 181 of 211 field goal attempts for an 85.8% success rate while accumulating 700 points to rank third in Falcons franchise scoring history.
His 2020 Pro Bowl selection highlighted a period of consistent production that lasted through most of his Falcons career.
Cleveland’s kicking situation has created urgency throughout the organization and fanbase.
Szmyt’s brief Browns tenure shows the volatility at the position. He struggled in the season opener against Cincinnati, missing both an extra point and a field goal attempt.
The rookie bounced back with a perfect showing against Baltimore before suffering the practice injury that threatens his Week 3 availability.
After years of kicker instability, Cleveland could benefit from veteran leadership at the position.
Koo’s sudden availability presents an ideal opportunity for the Browns to address their immediate need while adding long-term reliability during a critical early-season stretch.
