Havard Rugland K FA Fri 8/30/13 6:40 PM
Havard Rugland
K FA
Free agent K Havard Rugland worked out for the Packers on Friday.
Rugland was cut by the Lions on Tuesday and went through waivers unclaimed. Despite converting just 21-of-33 (58.8 percent) field-goal attempts last year, Mason Crosby is the favorite to be Green Bay's Week 1 kicker after agreeing to a restructured contract.
Havard Rugland K FA Tue 8/27/13 9:58 AM
Havard Rugland
K FA
Lions waived K Havard Rugland and CB De'Quan Menzie.
Rugland proved to me more than a mere YouTube sensation. "Kickalicious" showed better than expected leg strength and accuracy at camp, but was never going to beat out David Akers for the placekicking job. Menzie was a fifth-round pick of the Chiefs in 2012 that the Lions claimed off waivers back in May.
Havard Rugland K FA Wed 6/19/13 12:17 PM
Havard Rugland
K FA
Coach Jim Schwartz said K Havard Rugland impressed at Lions OTAs and minicamp.
Rugland's claim to fame is a Youtube trick-kick video that went viral and landed him a chance with the Lions. He was the primary kicker this offseason as David Akers nursed a hip injury. Akers is fully expected to be back for training camp and win the job.