BREAKING NEWS:Green Bay Packers Failed Kicker Washes Out of NFL, Signs with Different League

In a stunning yet not entirely unexpected move, former Green Bay Packers kicker Eli Watson has officially parted ways with the NFL after a string of underwhelming performances. Watson, who was signed by the Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2024, struggled throughout his brief tenure with the team, converting just 58% of his field goal attempts and missing several key kicks during critical games last season.

Sources close to the organization confirmed this morning that Watson had been quietly released earlier this month. The 25-year-old kicker has since signed with the San Antonio Vipers of the United Football Association (UFA), a rising alternative league that has been aggressively recruiting former NFL talent in hopes of expanding its national profile.

“I’m excited for a fresh start,” Watson said in a statement. “Things didn’t go the way I wanted in Green Bay, but I’m thankful for the opportunity. Now it’s about proving I belong at the professional level, no matter the league.”

Watson’s departure underscores the Packers’ ongoing struggles to find stability at the kicker position following the retirement of long-time franchise favorite Mason Crosby. The team is reportedly exploring several veteran and rookie options ahead of training camp.

The UFA, which kicks off its second season this summer, has emerged as a viable fallback for former NFL players looking to rebuild their careers. Whether Watson can regain his form remains to be seen, but his NFL chapter, for now, appears closed