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Signs new contract with Packers The Packers signed Molson to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.

Impact The kicker spent the 2021 season operating as an emergency option behind Mason Crosby and he will now be back with the Packers for the 2022 campaign. Molson has yet to make his NFL debut after finishing his collegiate career at UCLA in 2019.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back from COVID list Molson was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.

Impact The kicker was placed on the COVID list Dec. 31, missing the Packers' Week 17 win over the Vikings. Although he has been restored, it's unlikely that Molson will have any impact in Week 18 and beyond while operating as a reserve option behind starter Mason Crosby.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Enters COVID protocols Molson (undisclosed) was placed on the Packers' practice squad COVID-19 list Friday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Molson's move to the COVID list shouldn't impact the Packers' game plan as long as Mason Crosby is healthy.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Green Bay The Packers waived Molson on Tuesday, Wes Hodkiewicz of Packers.com reports.

Impact Molson was a long shot to make the roster with Mason Crosby still in town. The UDFA out of UCLA spent time on the Chargers' practice squad last year and will likely find a similar role somewhere else for the 2021 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Receives future contract Molson signed a reserve/future contract with the Packers on Tuesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Molson joined the Packers' practice squad in December after being cut by the Chargers, and he'll stick with Green Bay to begin the offseason. He's the only kicker on the roster besides veteran Mason Crosby.

JANUARY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Signs in Green Bay Molson signed with the Packers' practice squad Tuesday

Impact The Packers are bringing Molson in to serve as an emergency backup to Mason Crosby, who has been automatic this year. An undrafted rookie, Molson struggled in his senior season at UCLA, connecting on just eight of 14 field-goal attempts (57 percent).

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to L.A. The Chargers signed Molson to the practice squad Friday.

Impact Chargers starting kicker Michael Badgley has performed well of late and isn't in danger of being cut based on merit. However, depth is necessary at every position during this turbulent season, giving Molson an opportunity to work with the practice squad. An undrafted rookie out of UCLA, Molson struggled in his senior season, connecting on eight of 14 field goals (57 percent).

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE