Englewood, CO (SportsNetwork.com) – Former Pro Bowl kicker Matt Prater was released by the Denver Broncos on Friday.<\/p>\n
Prater, who converted 25-of-26 field goals and set an NFL record with a 64- yard field goal last season, was suspended without pay for the first four games of the regular season for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.<\/p>\n
The Denver Post reported that the offense was alcohol-related. He has been in the league’s alcohol program since being charged with driving under the influence on Aug. 12, 2011.<\/p>\n
Prater was the longest tenured Bronco since being signed from Miami’s practice squad in December of 2007.<\/p>\n
“Parting ways with Matt Prater, the longest-tenured player on our roster, was a very difficult football decision,” Broncos general manager John Elway said. “On behalf of our entire organization, I want to thank Matt for his seven seasons with the Broncos and wish him well going forward.”<\/p>\n
Denver will move forward with Brandon McManus at kicker. The rookie from Temple has made all three of his field-goal attempts and has recorded 14 touchbacks on 16 kickoffs.<\/p>\n
“Brandon McManus has earned the opportunity to continue kicking for our team with how well he’s played to start the season,” Elway said. “He has a very strong leg and we have confidence in him on both field goals and kickoffs.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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