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Browns kicker named AFC special teams player of week

Cleveland Browns v Tampa Bay Buccaneers TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 20: Andre Szmyt #25 of the Cleveland Browns kicks a field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter of the game at Raymond James Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Parker S. Freedman/Getty Images) (Parker S. Freedman/Getty Images)

BEREA — Cleveland Browns kicker Andre Szmyt was honored for his Week 2 performance against Tampa Bay.

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He made all three field goals and both extra points as the Browns beat the Buccaneers, 23-19.

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Szmyt accounted for 11 points.

He made two 34-yard field goals and a 50-yarder on Sunday.

Szmyt has converted his last 18 field goal attempts, according to a team spokesperson.

This is his second career weekly award. He was previously named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 3 in 2025.

The Browns host Carolina on Sunday, Sept. 27.

Kickoff is at 1 p.m. The game will be broadcast locally on AM 1290 and 95.7 WHIO Radio.

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