Jeremy Thompson Released
The Packers have released linebacker Jeremy Thompson.
By PackerAaron
The Packers have released linebacker Jeremy Thompson.
Thompson in a statement via the Packers:
I have consulted with a number of physicians, and due to my medical condition my intention is to retire from football. I am thankful to the Packers organization and to the fans for their support during my time in Green Bay. The Packers are a first-class organization and I want to thank them for the opportunity to play in the NFL. There truly is no team I would have rather played for.
Thompson was injured in practice last year when he collided with Kregg Lumpkin in a drill. It was the most recent in a series of neck problems Thompson has had since entering the NFL.
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Comments (28)
holly
April 26, 2010 at 12:29 pm
All the best to him.
April 26, 2010 at 12:34 pm
The best for him, but this sucks.
I know he didn't play with the required mentality, but I though he had the athleticism to make a fine OLB...
Now we're even thinner at the position...
April 26, 2010 at 02:45 pm
Correct me if I'm wrong. but TT and MM had to know this pre-Draft.
April 26, 2010 at 12:35 pm
I remember the interview with Lumpkin after it happened. He was visibly shaken up; must have been a scary experience.
Tough break, but from what it sounds like he can lead a full and active life away from the football field. A lot more than most can say after multiple neck/spinal injuries. Seems like he made the better decision.
April 26, 2010 at 12:38 pm
What a disappointing story. Best of luck to him in the future.
April 26, 2010 at 12:39 pm
That sucks,
I was really hoping to see him rush opposite CM3.
Class act and good player when he got to play, I hate to see him go.
Hopefully good fortune and great sucess await him elsewhere.
April 26, 2010 at 12:49 pm
Classy guy. All the best to him. Another Packer People out the door
April 26, 2010 at 01:20 pm
Really disappointing. Was really looking forward to seeing what this guy could do. Good choice though on his part. I'd much rather see him walk away and have a good long life. Glad he enjoyed his time with the Packers.
April 26, 2010 at 02:41 pm
Certainly a shame. I wish him all the best.
April 26, 2010 at 02:48 pm
Too bad for Thompsion. I hate to a serious injury take a good guy out of the picture. Capers needs to look at his LB depth chart and see what he needs to do.
April 26, 2010 at 05:09 pm
Adalius Thomas anyone?
April 26, 2010 at 05:10 pm
Bus Cook anyone?
April 26, 2010 at 07:48 pm
I was thinking the same thing, Flatty. If the price is right, pull the trigger. Bus or no Bus, RS. We need f'ing bodies, dude. 2 time pro-bowler, could bring some much needed depth/competition to the OLB group.
I would expect Ted to give this a long, hard, look. It might make everyone forget he passed on Hughes AND Kindle (for a minute, anyway).
GBP 4 LIFE
April 26, 2010 at 05:13 pm
I'd still make that call.
April 26, 2010 at 05:19 pm
Kind of a surprise, last I heard they were confident in his return. Wish him the best.
April 26, 2010 at 05:38 pm
Right side: Clay, Chillar, Havner, Poppinga
Left side: Jones, Obiozor, Havner, Poppinga
Maybe some of those undrafted FAs can unseat the lower end of our depth chart.
April 26, 2010 at 07:59 pm
Man, I don't feel great about that depth chart, Nerdmann.
I have hope for Obi (that's all it is though, hope, he's never 'SHOWN' me anything yet), Brady is pretty much worthless, Havner's future (if he has one) appears to be @ TE. And I don't care what anybody says, Brandon Chillar ain't no OLB in the 34.
Pick up the phone Ted. Adalius is waiting.
GBP 4 LIFE
April 27, 2010 at 12:54 am
I put Havner on there in front of Poppinga as a joke. Originally.
April 26, 2010 at 08:10 pm
Heee's Baaaack...Peprah. Burnett, you best be a player.
GBP 4 LIFE
April 26, 2010 at 09:17 pm
LOL at Peprah...
April 27, 2010 at 12:56 am
I like Peprah. He's no Nick Collins, but he's no Jarrett Bush either. I think he's solid. He can be in position and he can play the ball. He would have been invaluable vs the Steelers and Cards last year. We were signing DBs off the street.
Peprah is not a scrub.
April 27, 2010 at 06:22 am
I don't see it...
Yeah, he's no Bush. Who is?
Simple-minded, but if he was a player, he would've contented for a spot during the time he was here (3 seasons, if I'm not wrong).
All I know is we put Rouse in front of him, when Bigby went down...
PackerAaron
April 27, 2010 at 08:48 am
Peprah is terrible. Just terrible.
April 27, 2010 at 07:37 pm
LOL
April 28, 2010 at 01:42 am
He's no all pro, but he can get the job done. Solid backup. Better than the scrubs we were pulling off the street late last season. By far.
April 26, 2010 at 09:25 pm
Thompson had the same condition as Murphy. No surprise here. TT sure has some bad luck drafting guys who have their spines deteriorate on them.
April 26, 2010 at 09:38 pm
You're telling us to keep an eye on Wells and Spitz? Soon it will be known as the "Harrell Syndrome."
April 28, 2010 at 10:23 pm
Thompson has had some bad luck with drafting guys who get spinal injuries. Terrance Murphy had the potential to be special.