Packers Roster Cuts Tracker for the 2025 NFL Season

Ongoing updates on Packers roster cuts. Check back for more additions to the list as they are made public. 

Today is the fateful day that Brian "The Turk" Gutekunst derails the near-term NFL dreams of a group of hopefuls. Also, a reminder that today will end in an initial 53-man roster. Guys who make it today could easily be unemployed the next day or two after others become available on waivers.

This time around, things got started in an interesting manner. While not a roster cut, the Packers added a player, trading a 2027 6th round pick to the Eagles for T/G Darian Kinnard. Seems we fans weren't the only ones worried about depth on the offensive line.

As for the roster cuts, let's get to it. Culled from a variety of sources, here are the Packers players that have not made the team:

  1. WR Kawaan Baker, per Wes Hodkiewicz (to make room for Darian Kinnard)
  2. OL Trey Hill, per Ryan Wood
  3. G JJ Lippe, per Rob Demovsky
  4. TE Johnny Lumpkin, per Rob Demovsky
  5. WR Cornelius Johnson, per Ryan Wood
  6. WR Isaiah Neyor, per Easton Butler
  7. LB Isaiah Simmons, per Matt Zenitz
  8. G Tyler Cooper, per Easton Butler
  9. DL James Ester, per Easton Butler
  10. DL Devonate O'Malley, per Easton Butler
  11. QB Taylor Elgersma, per Tom Silverstein
  12. RB Tyrion Davis-Price, per Easton Butler
  13. T Brent Banks, per Ryan Wood
  14. RB Israel Abanikanda per Bill Huber
  15. WR Mecole Hardman per Jordan Schultz
  16. OL Lecitus Smith per Rob Demovsky
  17. RB Amar Johnson per Bill Huber
  18. WR Julian Hicks per Bill Huber
  19. K Mark McNamee per Easton Butler
  20. WR Will Sheppard per Bill Huber
  21. TE Messaiah Swinson per Bill Huber
  22. S Jaylin Simpson per Ryan Wood
  23. QB Sean Clifford per Tom Silverstein
  24. LB Jamon Johnson per Aaron Wilson
  25. CB Tyron Herring per Easton Butler
  26. DE Deslin Alexandre per Ryan Wood
  27. OL Kadeem Telfort per Bill Huber
  28. LB Jared Bartlett per Bill Huber
  29. CB Corey Ballantine per Rob Demovsky
  30. CB Kalen King per Matt Schneidman
  31. S Jonathan Baldwin per Easton Butler
  32. LB Kristian Welch per Packers.com
  33. DE Arron Mosby per Packers.com

 

 

IR:

1. Travis Glover
2. Keith Randolph
3. Omar Brown

 

PUP:

1. Christian Watson
2. John Williams
3. Collin Oliver
 

WAIVED/INJURED:

1.

 

PRACTICE SQUAD:  

1. 

 

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DTowleJr's picture

August 25, 2025 at 04:30 pm

The Trey Henderson news was expected.

Micah Parsons is merely a wish that won't come true.

More depth for the O-line from other team's castaways is a good possibility.

And that leads us to everyone else... Gutey likes what he has now, so expect nothing more.

Go Pack Go.

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jannes bjornson's picture

August 26, 2025 at 10:44 am

I would stash Tyler Cooper on the PS. Let him add some mass and get into the competition next Camp.

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Leatherhead's picture

August 26, 2025 at 01:26 pm

Parsons couldn't help the Cowboys win one playoff game during his time there. The last time he played the Packers, he was mostly thwarted by Tom.

Leatherhead Football Truth #11: Good edge guys don't get much accomplished against good Tackles.

We'll be fine without Henderson or Parsons or anybody else. This is a good team we're going to put on the field against Detroit.

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Bitternotsour's picture

August 26, 2025 at 02:27 pm

wait... he's the missing piece!

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Snap the ball's picture

August 27, 2025 at 12:13 am

Just no Joe Johnson deals.

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rstain99's picture

August 26, 2025 at 05:45 am

Would like them to look in Parsons giving up Gary and some picks think well worth it. Gary has big contract and 7.5 sacks? Been running on potential now for four seasons think he should be 12-15 sack guy for the money. Van Ness another season 3 time to put 10-12 sacks otherwise defense will suffer. CB's can only cover so much. for this team they need to be top 10 defense or better to compete with Eagles, Vikes, Lions. Th gems they find in late rounds have produced, Golden I hope is going to break that streak of so so first rounders.

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Guam's picture

August 26, 2025 at 09:03 am

So much for the Isaiah Simmons experiment. He was out of position too often on defense and the 61 yard scamper by the Seattle RB was likely the nail in Simmons coffin. Great athlete with few instincts for football. Too bad and I hope he catches on with someone who needs a good special teams guy.

I wonder if that means only five linebackers or if Johnson made the team? Likely five with Johnson on the PS, but it remains to be seen.

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Coldworld's picture

August 26, 2025 at 09:19 am

Interesting as well because some writers have said he was a Bissacia “must have” because he could play non ILB roles on STs. Good news for Welch perhaps? If so, justified on merit.

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crayzpackfan's picture

August 26, 2025 at 09:33 am

Welch has earned a roster spot on this team. Solid ST player as well. Hell, I actually like him better than our other Isaiah at the position. Surprising GB didn't stick with the RAS god though. Perhaps they're starting to slowly appreciate the try hard production guys, you know, football players?

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GregC's picture

August 26, 2025 at 10:47 am

The Packers don't care so much about RAS stuff with veteran players. Josh Jacobs and Xavier McKinney did not have high RAS scores.

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Coldworld's picture

August 26, 2025 at 03:33 pm

Welch has no RAS at all as Covid precluded him testing and he wasn’t a combine invite. He ended up circulating a video of him working out to teams, but no metrics are public. He was actually expected to test well and boost his stock. So he might actually be a fairly high RAS guy.

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Mister Chievous's picture

August 26, 2025 at 03:51 pm

there is no ras for heart or intelligence

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Guam's picture

August 26, 2025 at 09:46 am

Agreed on Welch, he should have made the team last year. I think the Packers realized they made a mistake letting him go and course corrected this year. He is a quality special teams player and a reliable LB.

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DragonSilk's picture

August 26, 2025 at 09:32 am

Sorry to see Cornelius go hope he makes the practice squad.

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Guam's picture

August 26, 2025 at 09:48 am

Hope Elgersma makes the PS. I like his arm but he needs development time in the pros.

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Packerpasty's picture

August 26, 2025 at 10:30 am

thats most likely the plan unless another team has seen enough to snap him up...hope he makes it..

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Guam's picture

August 26, 2025 at 10:33 am

I doubt he would make the 53 on any other team - just too raw to be a #2 QB yet. Certainly has potential though.

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T7Steve's picture

August 26, 2025 at 10:49 am

Such an early decision makes me think that they think he can hook up with someone and were doing him a favor and if nothing happens will put him on the PS.

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Mister Chievous's picture

August 26, 2025 at 03:55 pm

who in the hell is going to make him their backup QB? lol

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Cheezehead72's picture

August 26, 2025 at 02:25 pm

They would have to sign him to their 53. I believe he and Clifford will clear waivers. They both might be back on the PS but I hope thy go with Elgersma and not use another spot for Clifford. I believe Clifford has peaked.

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PackEyedOptimist's picture

August 26, 2025 at 02:52 pm

Not yet. He's currently free to sign with any team's PS. AFTER he signs to our PS, THEN he can only be poached to a 53.

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Coldworld's picture

August 26, 2025 at 03:38 pm

As he isn’t vested he is going through waivers. He can’t negotiate, he’s either claimed or not and he’s going to the highest priority team if he is and will be on their 53 man roster for a minimum of 3 game weeks.

If he’s not claimed and not injured, then he becomes a FA. He can then choose to sign with the Packers or any other team as a PS or roster player. He also would have the option to take up his roster spot in Canada if he chooses.

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dobber's picture

August 27, 2025 at 07:52 am

Explained well.

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Mister Chievous's picture

August 26, 2025 at 03:57 pm

we have no way of knowing if Clifford has "peaked", or what he is capable of. when he runs with the ones we will know.

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dobber's picture

August 26, 2025 at 01:21 pm

Elgersma to the PS?...although I wouldn't be too surprised if the Packers find another cut QB they like better than either Elgersma or Clifford.

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Alberta_Packer's picture

August 26, 2025 at 04:55 pm

To be fair to Elgersma - we are asking him to be an F1 driver - after showiing well on the F3 and F4 levels. What he really requires is more F1 practice time and races (games) before any final assesment can be made. This will take a minimum one year.

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Guam's picture

August 26, 2025 at 10:32 am

Mecole Hardman gone too. I think they wanted him primarily as a punt returner and he sealed his fate in the Jets game when he made two really bad plays - the catch inside the five yard line and the muffed punt. You can't make either of those mistakes when you are trying to make a team - both poor judgement and poor execution.

Abanikanda is gone but not Amar Johnson yet. I doubt Johnson makes the 53 but I would love to see him on the PS.

Post Script: Johnson was cut shortly after Abanikanda.

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Leatherhead's picture

August 26, 2025 at 11:21 am

I think Abanikanda and Johnson would both be guys who could haul the rock for you, assuming you could get guys blocked. I was hoping we could hold onto at least one of them.

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LayingTheLawe's picture

August 26, 2025 at 12:02 pm

Hardman needed one of those moments Desmond Howard had when he had a big return in preseason to get him on the team. But, it never happened.

Who does this mean IS returning punts? Reed?

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dblbogey's picture

August 26, 2025 at 12:48 pm

Amari Rodgers? LOL.

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dobber's picture

August 26, 2025 at 01:21 pm

<<involuntary shudder>>

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RobinsonDavis's picture

August 26, 2025 at 10:35 am

The Hardman release is interesting. IMO, that means the Packers are keeping only 6, or Julian Hicks has made the team, or they are picking up a new receiver. Heath is on the team.

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Coldworld's picture

August 26, 2025 at 10:42 am

Huber says both Amar and Hicks have been waived. Will Shepherd too.

He is suggesting T Brant Banks will be invited to the PS to develop. I’d be happy with that, I thought he showed some potential.

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RobinsonDavis's picture

August 26, 2025 at 10:44 am

Well that bodes well for Sims, then. Packers keep 6 WRs or someone new is added (which I doubt). Thanks, COLD

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Coldworld's picture

August 26, 2025 at 10:40 am

Lecitus Smith is mildly surprising. Maybe a PS guy, but that’s 2 capable Cs only as of now (unless you count Tom, which I’m not given the depth at RT).

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Guam's picture

August 26, 2025 at 11:09 am

I thought Smith might have a shot with Monk injured. Wouldn't be surprised if he lands on the PS.

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GregC's picture

August 26, 2025 at 10:53 am

Simmons and Hardman both gone. So much for the reclamation projects. They were both worth a try. I was never excited about Simmons, but for awhile it looked like Hardman would work out. His performance in the first preseason game pretty much put an end to that. The question now is who's going to field punts if Jayden Reed can't play in week one.

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dobber's picture

August 26, 2025 at 01:23 pm

I thought Hardman was just a fast guy they signed in case they couldn't find a contributor who could run in the draft.

I'd be happy with a guy who can reliably fair catch punts.

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GregC's picture

August 26, 2025 at 05:34 pm

That would be Jayden Reed, provided he is healthy for week one. If not him, it will probably be Keisean Nixon. I wish they would've found a new punt returner, but it's not looking that way. Nixon is fine on kick returns as long as he stops fielding kicks that would be touchbacks. The coaches need to give him strict orders to stop doing that.

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Joemailman's picture

August 26, 2025 at 11:09 am

You have Isaiah Nayor and Isaiah Neyor on your list.

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TKWorldWide's picture

August 26, 2025 at 02:54 pm

Player so nice they cut him twice.

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RCPackerFan's picture

August 26, 2025 at 11:10 am

WR Isaiah Nayor, per Easton Butler
WR Isaiah Neyor per Rob Demovsky

listed twice on the list

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crayzpackfan's picture

August 26, 2025 at 03:05 pm

I guess Nayor didn't believe it, so they had to cut him the second time to get it across to him?

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RobinsonDavis's picture

August 26, 2025 at 11:17 am

Chiefs have released OT Esa Pole....former top 30 visit guy for the Packers this year. Reportedly, someone they were interested in as a udfa. Also, the signing of Rasul Douglas by the Dolphins demonstrates that many of these teams are trying to shore-up their top 40 Roster guys, especially DBs. I see teams trying-out multiple CBs currently and the Pack has yet to designate a number of our own DBs as to who was released/waived.

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Leatherhead's picture

August 26, 2025 at 11:17 am

Thank you for this making it clear and keeping all this info updated.

It'll be interesting to see how many of the cuts end up on somebody's team, or our own practice squad. I'd predict it's a high percentage because there are numerous good, solid players on that list. We'll probably sign 8 or 10 guys that we just cut so they can be on the PS.

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LambeauPlain's picture

August 26, 2025 at 02:21 pm

There won't be many waiver claims by teams to add to their 53's. I was surprised that over the last decade, annual claimed guys ranged from 7 to 17.

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RobinsonDavis's picture

August 26, 2025 at 11:23 am

Deslin Alexandre cut - Ryan Wood

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Joemailman's picture

August 26, 2025 at 11:31 am

S Jaylin Simpson (reported by Ryan Wood)

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LayingTheLawe's picture

August 26, 2025 at 11:59 am

LLoyd not given an IR designation?

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GregC's picture

August 26, 2025 at 12:03 pm

Not yet anyway. Actually, if they're going to put him on IR Designated To Return, I think they have to wait till tomorrow.

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Joemailman's picture

August 26, 2025 at 01:33 pm

I think they changed the rule. Believe 2 guys can be DFR before final cuts. It was expected Lloyd and maybe Sorrell would be the ones.

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Coldworld's picture

August 26, 2025 at 03:45 pm

That is correct. By doing so they do not count on the initial 53, despite being eligible to return should the team choose, so the notice of designation is in advance of the final roster submission.

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Joemailman's picture

August 26, 2025 at 01:29 pm

Not yet. Expected though.

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RobinsonDavis's picture

August 26, 2025 at 12:21 pm

I count 6-7 DBs we have yet to know of their pending release.

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nagawicka's picture

August 26, 2025 at 12:34 pm

I can haz ALL your defensive bases aH-Hahaha

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GregC's picture

August 26, 2025 at 12:22 pm

Kadeem Telfort is an interesting cut. Maybe Donovan Jennings will make the roster.

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RobinsonDavis's picture

August 26, 2025 at 12:26 pm

I agree. We have yet to hear anything on Jennings, Monk, or an addition claim/trade.

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dobber's picture

August 26, 2025 at 01:25 pm

That surprised me, too, at this point. I think he's the casualty of the Kinnard acquisition.

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Leatherhead's picture

August 26, 2025 at 01:37 pm

The Massive Tackle Experiment continues to yield nothing. Caleb Jones and now Telfort just never really developed into a guy you'd want on the field.

Look, you see that 6-9 393lb mountain of a man and you think you can make a pro football player out of him, but you just can't. I don't know why.

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Bitternotsour's picture

August 26, 2025 at 02:30 pm

takes longer for the electrical pulses to get down to the feet

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dobber's picture

August 26, 2025 at 02:55 pm

That's what she said.

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WD's picture

August 26, 2025 at 12:26 pm

I think they should have given a little respect to the RB that had the highest yards per carry average in the preseason. To be specific: Amar Johnson. Big mistake. Wouldn't be surprised if the Bears grab him.

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Brewcity_BearsFan's picture

August 26, 2025 at 12:47 pm

Well, the Bears do need running backs.

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dblbogey's picture

August 26, 2025 at 12:51 pm

They have 4 RB's better than Amar. highest yards per carry in the preseason? You think that means anything, playing against 3rd stringers?

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Leatherhead's picture

August 26, 2025 at 01:22 pm

Everything you say is true, but this guy runs like a horse. If you run him North and South with some decent blocking, he could be a big yardage guy.

We are very deep at RB. By design. Because we intend to run more and pass less.

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crayzpackfan's picture

August 26, 2025 at 02:49 pm

"playing against 3rd stringers?"

While running behind 3rd stringers being handed the ball by 2 guys who just got cut? That guy? All things were equal and he still showed his speed and vision while also being productive in College. You can't just lump everything positive or negative that happens in preseason as not counting cuz it's only preseason. He was asked to dress and go into the game and do a job. By all accounts, he did do a good job. I'd love for him to be on the PS.

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dobber's picture

August 26, 2025 at 01:26 pm

Keeping guys because they might sign somewhere else is bad roster management.

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Bitternotsour's picture

August 26, 2025 at 02:32 pm

particularly guys who are going to be the 50-53 guy on someone elses roster

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BuckyBadger's picture

August 26, 2025 at 12:42 pm

No real surprises but didn't really expect any either. Lets play some real football.

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RobinsonDavis's picture

August 26, 2025 at 12:48 pm

Unheralded and undersized, but good preseason production - Kyon Barrs was waived.

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Packers0808's picture

August 26, 2025 at 01:09 pm

Said a couple days ago neither Simmons or Hartman would make the team. Guess I was right for once. Neither seemed to produce to be 53 member.

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RobinsonDavis's picture

August 26, 2025 at 01:36 pm

Wow! Kalen King...and Schneidman is finally up and out of bed! :-). Back to work for me....Thanks, AL and all!

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dobber's picture

August 26, 2025 at 01:42 pm

King AND Ballentine.

Congratulations, Mr. Hadden.

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SicSemperTyrannis's picture

August 26, 2025 at 08:16 pm

While I'm surprised to see Ballantine brought back only to be cut, I do think Hadden has been impressive.

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Packerpasty's picture

August 26, 2025 at 01:53 pm

hope they get King back on PS..

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crayzpackfan's picture

August 26, 2025 at 02:52 pm

I really thought King earned his spot on the 53. close, but I think he did enough. Hopefully he doesn't get picked up and can make the PS.

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SicSemperTyrannis's picture

August 26, 2025 at 08:17 pm

Ballantine too?

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LambeauPlain's picture

August 26, 2025 at 02:34 pm

Not many surprises. Maybe Lloyd and Sorrell have been healing well, and will heal fast enough over the next 13 days to roster?

Hope both young RBs Johnson and Abanikanda make the PS and develop for viable game day elevations.

Hope Welch makes it to the 53. He adds playmaking to STs...and if needed, can play spot LB duty and not have to worry about doing his job.

Thought King might make it...hopefully to the PS.

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Tedlyflyfisher's picture

August 26, 2025 at 03:07 pm

Amar Johnson is stepping away from football to care for his two sick parents but says he will be back. Best of luck to him!

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LambeauPlain's picture

August 26, 2025 at 03:20 pm

Really? Had not read that...where did you see it reported. He seems like a good kid.

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Bitternotsour's picture

August 26, 2025 at 03:21 pm

if that's true they should have IR'd him and kept him on insurance, little things matter.

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Bitternotsour's picture

August 26, 2025 at 04:12 pm

The team pays a lot of lip service to faith family and the green bay packers, here's a chance for them to actually show a little of it.

color me disappointed.

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Coldworld's picture

August 26, 2025 at 03:47 pm

Lloyd expected to go to IR, designated for return.

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LeotisHarris's picture

August 26, 2025 at 04:19 pm

Surprised Isaiah Neyar wasn't on the list.

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