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Andre Szmyt Forces Browns To Secure Kicker Contract
Browns kicker Andre Szmyt's clutch performance pushes team to sign long-term deal.
In brief
Browns kicker Andre Szmyt's clutch performance pushes team to sign long-term deal. Cleveland Browns kicker Andre Szmyt's game-winning field goals force ownership to secure long-term contract before he enters open market. Originally reported by Cleveland Browns On SI.
Szmyt's game-winning kicks
Andre Szmyt kicked his third game-winning field goal this season, helping the Browns beat the Tennessee Titans 27-24 on Sunday, Oct. 25.
Szmyt's field goal record
Since 2000, Szmyt ranks second in Browns game-tying or go-ahead field goals in final two minutes with five, trailing Phil Dawson's ten.
Szmyt's consistency
Over two seasons, Szmyt made 38 of 43 field goal attempts with an 88.4% completion rate and 36 of 38 extra point attempts.
Weak contract situation
Szmyt signed a one-year $1.1 million extension this offseason despite being a key player in the 2025 season.
Owner's comments
Browns owner Jim Haslam called Szmyt a 'cornerstone player' but the contract is weak for a player who has made as many game-winners as field goals missed.
Contract urgency
If Szmyt enters the open market this offseason, some team will pay him a hefty sum before the Browns can secure him as a long-term cornerstone.
Browns' kicker history
The Browns have gone through kickers since Phil Dawson left in the early 2010s, making Szmyt's value critical for team stability.
What happens next
Browns must sign Szmyt to a long-term contract before he enters the open market to avoid losing a key player.
At a glance
Cleveland Browns kicker Andre Szmyt's game-winning field goals force ownership to secure long-term contract before he enters open market.
