Official 2022 Final Cuts Thread

[Joemailman]

Final cuts aren't until Tuesday. However, because they played on Thursday, Packers are likely practicing on Sunday and Monday. They won't want to to put guys who are definitely going to be cut on the practice field for fear of injury. So we could start hearing about cuts this weekend.

[QBME]

Final cuts aren't until Tuesday. However, because they played on Thursday, Packers are likely practicing on Sunday and Monday. They won't want to to put guys who are definitely going to be cut on the practice field for fear of injury. So we could start hearing about cuts this weekend.

Dang, gotta be rough on the guys on the cut/ps line.
And prolly a couple sleepless nights trying to figure out where they fit.

[Joemailman]

The way LaFleur has talked since I posted this, it sounds like everybody will be practicing Sunday and Monday. Very unusual situation to have practices after last preseason game and before cuts.

[Joemailman]

Ty Summers released. Probably more to follow today.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Please don’t cut Rico Gafford. I put Gafford at safety on Madden and he’s awesome, especially blitzing.

[Joemailman]

Steelers have cut Jace Sternberger.

Ravens have cut Brett Hundley.

[Teamcheez1]

Heard a stat on NFL Network:

Excluding kickers and punters, rookies typically comprise approximately 4.9% of starters on opening day, or roughly 35 players.

[Joemailman]

Lions are releasing Tim Boyle.

[Joemailman]

Packers cut safety De'vante Cross.

[Teamcheez1]

Does O.J. Howard have anything left in the tank? He’s reportedly being released by the Bills.

[Joemailman]

Andy Herman

Packers releases so far:

Da’Vante Cross (Ryan Wood)
Alize Mack (Bill Huber)
Kabion Ento (RW)
Akial Byers (Aaron Wilson)
Sal Cannella (BH)
Dexter Williams (BH)

[call_me_ishmael]

Does O.J. Howard have anything left in the tank? He’s reportedly being released by the Bills.

Certainly more ipside then some of the TEs we have but I doubt he makes it to us on waivers.

[run pMc]

Heard a stat on NFL Network:

Excluding kickers and punters, rookies typically comprise approximately 4.9% of starters on opening day, or roughly 35 players.

Sounds about right - that's usually your R1 pick or maybe a R2 pick pushed into the limelight mostly likely due to either talent or injury. Many rookies are just trying to grasp the playbook and adjust to the speed of the game, nevermind being able to compete on an every down basis with at least 50% chance of success.

[Joemailman]

Does O.J. Howard have anything left in the tank? He’s reportedly being released by the Bills.

Apparently not. Bills cutting him even though contract he signed this year had 3 million guaranteed. He had only 135 yards receiving last year despite playing in every game.

[Joemailman]

Packers cutting Jack Heflin. This will surprise some.

Packers cut Danny Etling.

Packers cut Kiondre Thomas. Reportedly want Thomas back on PS.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Danny Etling
Jack Heflin
Kiondre Thomas

[Joemailman]

Andy Herman
Packers releases so far:

Da’Vante Cross (Ryan Wood)
Alize Mack (Bill Huber)
Kabion Ento (RW)
Akial Byers (Aaron Wilson)
Sal Cannella (BH)
Dexter Williams (BH)
Kiondre Thomas (Matt Schneidman)
Jack Heflin (RapSheet)
Danny Etling (Schefter)

[Sparkey]

Chris Slayton cut

[Joemailman]

Packers waiving Winfree. Bring back Kumerow!

[Joemailman]

Andy Herman

Packers releases:

DaVante Cross (Ryan Wood)
Alize Mack (Bill Huber)
Kabion Ento (RW)
Akial Byers (Aaron Wilson)
Sal Cannella (BH)
Dexter Williams (BH)
Kiondre Thomas (Matt Schneidman)
Jack Heflin (RapSheet)
Danny Etling (Schefter)
Chris Slayton (RW)
Juwann Winfree (Pelissero)

[Joemailman]

If they're going with 7 WR's, looks like Toure made it.

[Joemailman]

Ishmael Hyman gone.


Andy Herman
Packers releases:

DaVante Cross (RW)
Alize Mack (BH)
Kabion Ento (RW)
Akial Byers (A. Wilson)
Sal Cannella (BH)
Dexter Williams (BH)
Kiondre Thomas (MS)
Jack Heflin (RapSheet)
Danny Etling (Schefter)
Chris Slayton (RW)
Juwann Winfree (Pelissero)
Ishmael Hyman (Zach Jacobson)

[Joemailman]

Tyler Goodson waived.

[Joemailman]

Andy Herman
Packers releases:

DaVante Cross (RW)
Alize Mack (BH)
Kabion Ento (RW)
Akial Byers (AW)
Sal Cannella (BH)
Dexter Williams (BH)
Kiondre Thomas (MS)
Jack Heflin (IR)
Danny Etling (AS)
Chris Slayton (RW)
Juwann Winfree (TP)
Ishmael Hyman (ZJ)
Tyler Goodson (RapSheet)

[Joemailman]

Only one UDFA left. Caleb Jones.

Two tryout guys left. Coco and Kobi Jones

[Joemailman]

Tom Silverstein

#Packers will not keep S Shawn Davis on the 53-man roster. May be an injury settlement. Had a very solid camp and would seem to be a good bet for PS. Means Tariq Carpenter has probably won a spot.


Andy Herman

Packers releases:

DaVante Cross
Alize Mack
Kabion Ento
Akial Byers
Sal Cannella
Dexter Williams
Kiondre Thomas
Jack Heflin
Danny Etling
Chris Slayton
Juwann Winfree
Ishmael Hyman
Tyler Goodson
Shawn Davis (Silverstein)

[RashanGary]

I’m curious to see the OL

[HarveyWallbangers]

Looks like there’s a chance they keep both Wallace and Jones.

[Vincenzo]

Danny Etling
Jack Heflin
Kiondre Thomas
Etling was a gamer, it’s a pity the team couldn’t have kept him somehow.

[RashanGary]

Looks like there’s a chance they keep both Wallace and Jones.

Walker, yeah. Tackle is a premium position. Hard to let them go.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

[QUOTE=Vincenzo;1118979]Etling was a gamer, it

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Etling was a gamer, it’s a pity the team couldn’t have kept him somehow.

He will be on the C-squad, aka, practice squad - unless he gets claimed by another team, the Packers bring back Kurt Benkert, or he opts to quit football to be a YouTube sensation.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

I’m curious to see the OL

I, for one, ain’t give a fuck. To paraphrase Maggie Grey, all Yokozunas do is push people around. Takes no kung fu.

[Joemailman]

Rico Gafford cut.

[Joemailman]

Packers releases:

DaVante Cross
Alize Mack
Kabion Ento
Akial Byers
Sal Cannella
Dexter Williams
Kiondre Thomas
Jack Heflin
Danny Etling
Chris Slayton
Juwann Winfree
Ishmael Hyman
Tyler Goodson
Shawn Davis
Rico Gafford (Huber)

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Rico Gafford cut.

Fuck!!!!

I, an almost 40 year old burger flipper, only play Madden online against kids. Once Madden jots out their next roster update, ole Uncle Rico will be deleted from the Packers roster. Fuck the German Shepherd!

[Teamcheez1]

I won't be surprised if at least one of our PUP players heads to IR today.

[Joemailman]

9 cuts to go. Right now Packers have 12 Olinemen.

[Joemailman]

LaDarius Hamilton cut.

[Joemailman]

Packers releases:

DaVante Cross
Alize Mack
Kabion Ento
Akial Byers
Sal Cannella
Dexter Williams
Kiondre Thomas
Jack Heflin
Danny Etling
Chris Slayton
Juwann Winfree
Ishmael Hyman
Tyler Goodson
Shawn Davis
Rico Gafford
La’Darius Hamilton (Ryan Wood)

[run pMc]

Shawn Davis, Winfree and Heflin are the surprises for me. Modest ones, but still. The rest don't surprise me so far.

I'm pretty sure they'll try to bring Etling, Winfree, Heflin back on the PS. Gafford started out good but faded down the stretch -- I think they might try to keep either him or K.Thomas.
Looks like maybe they are going with 5 CBs, 5 safeties?

Hope they keep Toure.

[Joemailman]

Innis Gaines waived/injured.

[Joemailman]

Packers releases:

DaVante Cross
Alize Mack
Kabion Ento
Akial Byers
Sal Cannella
Dexter Williams
Kiondre Thomas
Jack Heflin
Danny Etling
Chris Slayton
Juwann Winfree
Ishmael Hyman
Tyler Goodson
Shawn Davis
Rico Gafford
La’Darius Hamilton
Innis Gaines (Ryan Wood)

[Fritz]

So they cut Gafford, Ento, and Thomas? Hmmm. So it's Alexander, Stokes, Douglas, Shemale Jean Claude, and Nixon? Cutting Davis a surprise to me. They sure seem light at safety. Maybe looking at the waiver wire there.

[Vincenzo]

Fuck!!!!

I, an almost 40 year old burger flipper, only play Madden online against kids. Once Madden jots out their next roster update, ole Uncle Rico will be deleted from the Packers roster. Fuck the German Shepherd!
Why do you keep telling us you keep telling us you’re a burger flipper? I’m mean, we all have regrets in life man, sounds like you need to get some over it.

Etling is a better QB than Love but there’s no way the team would admit that mistake.

With all the quality WR’s becoming available tonight why wouldn’t our Pack bust a move by keeping a spot open so we could improve our team at the position?

[Joemailman]

So they cut Gafford, Ento, and Thomas? Hmmm. So it's Alexander, Stokes, Douglas, Shemale Jean Claude, and Nixon? Cutting Davis a surprise to me. They sure seem light at safety. Maybe looking at the waiver wire there.

Apparently Davis has a knee injury. Must have happened very recently. Safety is the most likely position for Gute to hit the waiver wire.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Why do you keep telling us you keep telling us you’re a burger flipper? I’m mean, we all have regrets in life man, sounds like you need to get some over it.

Etling is a better QB than Love but there’s no way the team would admit that mistake.

With all the quality WR’s becoming available tonight why wouldn’t our Pack bust a move by keeping a spot open so we could improve our team at the position?

It’s doubtful we’ll add a WR to already crowded room. It’s not like a Mike Evans is getting cut.

[Joemailman]

Michael Menet cut. Down to 11 OL. Could end up on PS.

Packers releases:

DaVante Cross
Alize Mack
Kabion Ento
Akial Byers
Sal Cannella
Dexter Williams
Kiondre Thomas
Jack Heflin
Danny Etling
Chris Slayton
Juwann Winfree
Ishmael Hyman
Tyler Goodson
Shawn Davis
Rico Gafford
La’Darius Hamilton
Innis Gaines
Michal Menet (Huber)

[RashanGary]

Looks like my initial 53 is going to be 100% accurate. I only predicted that Rasheed Walker would make it

[Fritz]

Have any of this year's draft picks been cut yet? I don't see any, myself, but maybe I missed someone.

I wonder if Toure will make it, or if they're deciding between keeping Toure as #7 wide receiver versus keeping Wallace and/or that big dude - what is his name? Chris Long? If they keep Wallace and that guy, would that been ten or eleven offensive linemen?

[Vincenzo]

[QUOTE=HarveyWallbangers;1118999]
So you believe our wide receiver group is good enough, surely there’s something being cut today from teams stacked at the position that can improve our squad.

[Joemailman]

Have any of this year's draft picks been cut yet? I don't see any, myself, but maybe I missed someone.

I wonder if Toure will make it, or if they're deciding between keeping Toure as #7 wide receiver versus keeping Wallace and/or that big dude - what is his name? Chris Long? If they keep Wallace and that guy, would that been ten or eleven offensive linemen?

If they keep Walker and Caleb Jones, that would be 11 OL.

[Joemailman]

Nate Becker waives/injured.

Andy Herman

Packers releases:

DaVante Cross
Alize Mack
K. Ento
A. Byers
Sal Cannella
Dexter Williams
Kiondre Thomas
Jack Heflin
D. Etling
C. Slayton
J. Winfree
I. Hyman
Tyler Goodson
Shawn Davis
Rico Gafford
La’Darius Hamilton
Innis Gaines
Michal Menet
Nate Becker (Silverstein)

[run pMc]

so... 8 more cuts to get to 53 if I counted right? Oh wait, Summers got cut already, so 7 more cuts.

[Joemailman]

so... 8 more cuts to get to 53 if I counted right? Oh wait, Summers got cut already, so 7 more cuts.

I think it's 6...or 7 if they activate Crosby.

[KYPack]

Have any of this year's draft picks been cut yet? I don't see any, myself, but maybe I missed someone.

I wonder if Toure will make it, or if they're deciding between keeping Toure as #7 wide receiver versus keeping Wallace and/or that big dude - what is his name? Chris Long? If they keep Wallace and that guy, would that been ten or eleven offensive linemen?

Caleb Jones, Fritz. He's intriguing. 6'9" 370 or so. I don't know if you can call him agile, but he can move for somebody that big. We still have a herd of OLine guys, but things are looking rosy at that position. I'm wondering if we are hoarding OLineman for trade bait. A handful of team are hurting for big buys

[Joemailman]

Caleb Jones, Fritz. He's intriguing. 6'9" 370 or so. I don't know if you can call him agile, but he can move for somebody that big. We still have a herd of OLine guys, but things are looking rosy at that position. I'm wondering if we are hoarding OLineman for trade bait. A handful of team are hurting for big buys


Daniel Jeremiah

I hear the same thing in conversations around the NFL during this time of the year. Everyone is looking to upgrade bottom of OL group and CB group.

They might just go with 11 OL for the time being. At least until they're satisfied they'll have Bakh and Jenkins for the whole season.

[Joemailman]

Roster as of now:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FbbZGpwXkAEIo3Z?format=png&name=900x900

[SudsMcBucky]

Not a Packer cut but the Raiders waived Leatherwood after only 1 season? Wow. That Mike Mayock experiment in LV was an absolute shitshow with all the guys he picked that are gone already.

[Joemailman]

Packers cutting Caleb Jones. Taking a chance.

[Sparkey]

Ahmed cut

[Joemailman]

Ahmed cut

Some talk Ahmed could end up in Dallas who need a kicker.

[Joemailman]

Andy Herman

Packers releases:

D. Cross
A. Mack
K. Ento
A. Byers
S. Cannella
D. Williams
K. Thomas
J. Heflin
D. Etling
C. Slayton
J. Winfree
I. Hyman
T. Goodson
S. Davis
R. Gafford
L. Hamilton
I. Gaines
M. Menet
N. Becker
R. Ahmed
Caleb Jones (Silverstein)

[Joemailman]

So far all Packer 2022 draft picks have made it.

We'll see who I've cursed.

[Joemailman]

Fulgham waived.


Andy Herman

Four cuts to go, likely from this list:

Patrick Taylor
Travis Fulgham
Samori Toure
Tyler Davis
Jonathan Ford
Jonathan Garvin
Kobe Jones
Tipa Galeai
Ray Wilborn
Micah Abernathy
Dallin Leavitt (unlikely)

[Joemailman]

Kobe Jones waived.

[Joemailman]

Matt Schneidman

Aaron Rodgers has been informed he made the initial 53-man roster, per source. Important to remember it’s the *initial* roster and things can change as soon as tomorrow.

[SudsMcBucky]

Matt Schneidman

Aaron Rodgers has been informed he made the initial 53-man roster, per source. Important to remember it’s the *initial* roster and things can change as soon as tomorrow.

That joke was used very early this morning by the Colts with Johnathan Taylor.

[RashanGary]

Its a little frustrating to have complete duds who have upside (carpenter, Ford)

But I know sometimes those higher upside guys put it together later. It still stinks to see decent, more rounded players cut.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Did Carpenter make the 53? Why do people think he is a dud? Sounds like group think. He was good on special teams and was a really impressive tackler in the preseason. Dude is 6-3 230 with 4.52 40, 39” vertical, and 136” broad jump. Team captain in college. Goes hard all of the time. Dude is going to be a menace on special teams. Ford is a bit disappointing. I didnt see much from him.

[HarveyWallbangers]

If he made it, I’m probably the only one happy about it. :)

[Joemailman]

They haven't announced the last 2 cuts yet. Wilborn and Ford would seem to be the most likely ones.

[Upnorth]

I was wondering about heflin. Hope he makes the ps.

[red]

i love how every single year we all stress over the last few guys to make the roster, and you know what? they never end up doing jack shit during the season

they might get a couple tackles on special teams, but thats about it

[wthigoot]

i love how every single year we all stress over the last few guys to make the roster, and you know what? they never end up doing jack shit during the season

they might get a couple tackles on special teams, but thats about it

Ya, the last few are game day inactives anyhow. They are just on Practice Squad 1 instead of Practice Squad 2.

[run pMc]

very true.

[run pMc]

Caleb Jones dropped 30 pounds down to 340 and showed both power and some decent feet. Might be the next Nijman. I would bet they want him back on the PS.
Agree Ford and Wilborn are likely cuts.

[HarveyWallbangers]

i love how every single year we all stress over the last few guys to make the roster, and you know what? they never end up doing jack shit during the season

they might get a couple tackles on special teams, but thats about it

Yosh, Tonyan, and Lazard were guys we all wondered if they’d make the team.

[RashanGary]

Yosh, Tonyan, and Lazard were guys we all wondered if they’d make the team.

Tramon Williams once upon a time, Sam shields, Lane Taylor, Lucas Patrick, etc

[run pMc]

WR Tyler Johnson cut by the Bucs. They also cut Logan Ryan.
S Anthony Harris cut by the Iggles.
Combine winner WR Kevin Austin cut, along with others mentioned earlier like OJ Howard, Josh Gordon, Greg Ward, and ghost of Mohammed Sanu.


Bears signed Michael Schofield... and cut him.
Vikings cut 2021 R3 pick Chazz Surratt
Lions cut 2017 R1 pick ILB Jarrad Davis

Josh Rosen, Davis Webb, Sean Mannion, & Kellen Mond all cut.

ex-Packers:
Henry Black cut by the Falcons.
Delontae Scott & Jace Sternberger cut by the Steelers
Christian Ringo cut by the Cardinals,
DickRod cut by the Eagles,
and Coy Cronk - who had a cup of coffee in camp last year -- cut by the Jags.

Josh Jackson, Adam Pankey, Devin Funchess...cut.

Morgan Burnett officially retired according to the transaction wire.

Lots of interesting cuts and a few trades on the wire. I don't take glee in anyone being cut -- it's people losing jobs -- but it is interesting to follow. The Practice Squad signings will also be a good follow since the kept the relaxed rules about signing vets to it.

[Joemailman]

QB (2): 12 Aaron Rodgers, 10 Jordan Love

Released: 19 Danny Etling


RB (2): 33 Aaron Jones, 28 AJ Dillon

Released: 27 Patrick Taylor, 39 Tyler Goodson, 34 Dexter Williams

Physically unable to perform: 32 Kylin Hill


WR (7): 13 Allen Lazard, 18 Randall Cobb, 11 Sammy Watkins, 8 Amari Rodgers, 9 Christian Watson, 87 Romeo Doubs, 83 Samori Toure

Released: 88 Juwann Winfree, 86 Travis Fulgham

Waived/injured: 5 Ishmael Hyman


TE (4): 89 Marcedes Lewis, 85 Robert Tonyan, 81 Josiah Deguara, 84 Tyler Davis

Released: 80 Sal Cannella

Waived/injured: 82 Nate Becker, 47 Alize Mack


OL (10): 69 David Bakhtiari, 74 Elgton Jenkins, 76 Jon Runyan, 71 Josh Myers, 70 Royce Newman, 73 Yosh Nijman, 67 Jake Hanson, 50 Zach Tom, 75 Sean Rhyan, 63 Rasheed Walker

Released: 72 Caleb Jones, 65 Michal Menet


DL (6): 97 Kenny Clark, 94 Dean Lowry, 90 Jarran Reed, 93 T.J. Slaton, 95 Devonte Wyatt, 99 Jonathan Ford

Released: 96 Jack Heflin, 60 Chris Slayton

Waived/injured: 98 Akial Byers


OLB (5): 91 Preston Smith, 52 Rashan Gary, 40 Tipa Galeai, 55 Kingsley Enagbare, 53 Jonathan Garvin

Released: 49 Kobe Jones, 54 La'Darius Hamilton


ILB (4): 59 DeVondre Campbell, 7 Quay Walker, 51 Krys Barnes, 58 Isaiah McDuffie

Released: 57 Ray Wilborn, 44 Ty Summers


CB (5): 23 Jaire Alexander, 21 Eric Stokes, 29 Rasul Douglas, 25 Keisean Nixon, 22 Shemar Jean-Charles

Released: 37 Rico Gafford, 48 Kabion Ento, 43 Kiondre Thomas


S (5): 31 Adrian Amos, 26 Darnell Savage, 6 Dallin Leavitt, 24 Tariq Carpenter, 46 Micah Abernathy

Released: 35 DeVante Cross

Waived/injured: 30 Shawn Davis, 38 Innis Gaines


Spec. (3): 2 Mason Crosby, 16 Pat ODonnell, 56 Jack Coco

Released: 45 Ramiz Ahmed

[Upnorth]

Love Micah Abernathy making it. Could be a big help at safety depth. Usfl to nfl.

[RashanGary]

ILB looks better than we’ve had in a while. That’s probably good for special teams too.

[Joemailman]

Carpenter and Abernathy are 2 guys still very much on the bubble. There were some safeties with starting experience waived by other teams today.

[George Cumby]

Was Slayton a surprise to anyone else?

[texaspackerbacker]

How good or bad this is depends on which of them make it back to the PS tomorrow.

[Joemailman]

Was Slayton a surprise to anyone else?

No. He's been in 5 different practice squads. Packers can be #6.

[red]

Packers cutting Caleb Jones. Taking a chance.

can you be too big as an o-lineman? i know a lot of guys are 6-4 or so but is there any point where it just gets too hard to see over a guy for a QB?

or is it all about looking between the guys and height doesn't matter at all?

[Joemailman]

can you be too big as an o-lineman? i know a lot of guys are 6-4 or so but is there any point where it just gets too hard to see over a guy for a QB?

or is it all about looking between the guys and height doesn't matter at all?

I think increasingly QB's need to be able to find throwing lanes. So many of your pass rushers and defensive linemen are 6-4 or bigger and are trained to get their hands up. I don't think the height of the offensive linemen is much of a factor.

[MadScientist]

can you be too big as an o-lineman? i know a lot of guys are 6-4 or so but is there any point where it just gets too hard to see over a guy for a QB?

or is it all about looking between the guys and height doesn't matter at all?

Lots of linemen are taller than the QBs, so between is more common. Being too tall could affect leverage.

[George Cumby]

No. He's been in 5 different practice squads. Packers can be #6.

Oh. I see. There's Slayton and Slaton.

They kept the promising Slaton.

[call_me_ishmael]

Amari Rodgers is going to look like 88 back there taking hand offs.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Carpenter and Abernathy are 2 guys still very much on the bubble. There were some safeties with starting experience waived by other teams today.

If they can find a safety that can also play special teams. Right now, these guys are going to play on at least 2-4 special teams units.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Keeping 10 O-Yokozunas is dumber than Tony O’Day. Plenty of the top dawgs, especially the Fucking Center, Josh Newman, Royce Newman and Tommy Zach, can play multiple positions.

Rhyan was a 3rd rounder and it’s alway nice to see oddities in the rye (yo, Taylor Rapp!), but the Yokozuna wouldn’t even make a XFL roster. What the fuck did Walker do to earn a spot?

German Shepherd shoulda kept Ty Goodson and Uncle Rico instead of Rhyan and Walker. Goddamn, gonna miss Rico’s 94 speed on Madden.

[Fritz]

Oops.

[Fritz]

Ford seems to be the biggest surprise. He didn't seem to show much in camp, plus you have both Slaton and Clark at the nose, so you'd think they would have been able to cut him and get him onto the practice squad. Maybe they had intel that another team would pick him up? I don't know.

Carpenter I understand - he's been seen as a special teams guy who could be very good that way.

As for other cuts, I was kind of hoping they'd keep the kicker, whose name I can't remember, and keep Crosby on the PUP for the first four games. A mini- tryout for your future kicker. Obviously they can try to get the new guy on the PS, but Joe mentioned that Dallas might be sniffing around.

I would guess that the Packers are scouring the waiver wire for safeties, to see if there's an upgrade to Abernathy, or to add an extra safety and cut someone at another postion group (like Ford).

ACME Packing Company wonders if keeping all this year's picks, some of whom did not get many snaps preseason and did not play as well as others competing for the same position (defensive line, offensive line for two examples), indicates some discord between the coaching staff and Gutekunst. But that's speculative.

Who knows? Now we'll see if our Packer bias is based on reality or is just bias, and many of the Green Bay cuts end up elsewhere and not on the Packer PS. I'd guess Caleb Jones has a good chance of finding a job somewhere on an NFL roster.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

As for other cuts, I was kind of hoping they'd keep the kicker, whose name I can't remember, and keep Crosby on the PUP for the first four games. A mini- tryout for your future kicker. Obviously they can try to get the new guy on the PS, but Joe mentioned that Dallas might be sniffing around.

.

His name is the Muslim Kicker. He’s a poor man’s Younghoo Koo. And his release from the Packers ain’t nothing but the byproduct of nepotism.

Crosby is a coin flip every fucking time he kicks a field goal, can’t kickoff worth a fuck anymore, and yet he’s still around. All because he’s a golf buddy of Butte.

[run pMc]

I would've kept Heflin over Ford. Probably would have kept Slayton over Ford too. Most of the other cuts weren't surprising.
Keeping just 2 RBs means they'll probably try to bring back both Goodson and Taylor to the PS for call-ups until Hill is back and use Amari in a pinch for emergencies.

A lot of Crosby's woes were because of the snap & hold. That's changed, presumably for the better. Still, I'd try to sign "the Muslim kicker" (APB's words) to the PS. He's got a big leg and if his accuracy has improved could be starting next year.

[Teamcheez1]

Last year 27 players were claimed off the waiver wire after final cuts. A small number when you think about it.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Rudy Ford signed, so either Abernathy or Carpenter get cut. I’m guessing Carpenter because Abernathy looks more ready to help on defense, and the other backups are “ST only” types.

[Teamcheez1]

I don't really understand the point of having both Leavitt and Ford on the roster. They do the same thing with very little upside. Ford may be able to fill in on the defensive side more than Leavitt.

[Joemailman]

Last year was the 1st time Ford play a significant number of snaps on defense- 43%. He's been a core ST player. Drafted in the 6th round by Cardinals. Reunion of former Cardinals (Campbell, Douglas) on Packers defense continues.

[texaspackerbacker]

So now we have two Jonathan Fords, one with an extra h ad the other with an extra hundred pounds or so? Let's hope they don't put the DT at S and vice versa hahahaha.

[Joemailman]

Gute press conference coming up in a few minutes. https://www.packers.com/

[Teamcheez1]

The Bears claimed 6 players on waivers. How much of a cluster f*** is their roster? I'm beginning to think the Lions will finish in 3rd place this year.

[Joemailman]

Abernathy being waived. Hoping to sign him to PS.

[Joemailman]

Gute considers Rudy Ford to be one of the better gunners in the league.

[Joemailman]

The Bears claimed 6 players on waivers. How much of a cluster f*** is their roster? I'm beginning to think the Lions will finish in 3rd place this year.I wouldn't rule out 2nd for Lions. Unlike Bears and Vikings, they have a quality offensive line. ,

[Joemailman]

Travis Fulgham signed to Packers practice squad. Bad news for Winfree?

[HarveyWallbangers]

Gute considers Rudy Ford to be one of the better gunners in the league.

Besides Nixon, that was a need. I projected Stokes as the second gunner because they didnt appear to have another quality one on the roster. Rich has been given a lot of resources to fix special teams. Thank goodness for the new PS rules.

[Joemailman]

Travis Fulgham signed to Packers practice squad. Bad news for Winfree?

Packers reportedly working to get Winfree on PS, but nothing official. He may want to try his luck elsewhere.

[Joemailman]

Andy Herman

Packers p/s so far:

Danny Etling (MS)
Jack Heflin (TS)
Rico Gafford (TS)
Chris Slayton (ZJ)
Travis Fulgham (TP)
La'Darius Hamilton (RW)
Benjie Franklin (JSC)
Kiondre Thomas (RW)
Ramiz Ahmed (TS)
Tyler Goodson (Matt LaFleur)
Patrick Taylor (Matt LaFleur)

[run pMc]

Packers reportedly working to get Winfree on PS, but nothing official. He may want to try his luck elsewhere.

I wonder if Patrick Taylor and Winfree -- players who've taken regular season snaps after being on the PS -- have offers but are shopping around.
Tyler Goodson and Caleb Jones might be comparing offers as well.

[SudsMcBucky]

Good to see Ahmed is on the PS.

[Joemailman]

4 to go.


Andy Herman

Packers p/s so far:

Danny Etling (MS)
Jack Heflin (TS)
Rico Gafford (TS)
Chris Slayton (ZJ)
Travis Fulgham (TP)
La'Darius Hamilton (RW)
Benjie Franklin (JSC)
Kiondre Thomas (RW)
Ramiz Ahmed (TS)
Tyler Goodson
Patrick Taylor
Caleb Jones (Wendell Ferriera)

[run pMc]

4 to go.


Andy Herman

Packers p/s so far:

Danny Etling (MS)
Jack Heflin (TS)
Rico Gafford (TS)
Chris Slayton (ZJ)
Travis Fulgham (TP)
La'Darius Hamilton (RW)
Benjie Franklin (JSC)
Kiondre Thomas (RW)
Ramiz Ahmed (TS)
Tyler Goodson
Patrick Taylor
Caleb Jones (Wendell Ferriera)

OK, who's going to make the first Benjie Franklin joke? Hopefully he gets paid more than $100.
I presume he's the guy the Jags just waived. Ran a 4.31 at his pro day (mighty Tarleton State U). Might be able to play ST.

Glad to see Taylor, Goodson and Caleb Jones joined the PS. Wonder if they bring back Abernathy. The PS definitely skews towards defense so far.

[Joemailman]

2 to go. Reportedly they want Juwann Winfree and Micah Abernathy.


Andy Herman

Packers p/s so far:

Danny Etling (MS)
Jack Heflin (TS)
Rico Gafford (TS)
Chris Slayton (ZJ)
Travis Fulgham (TP)
La'Darius Hamilton (RW)
Benjie Franklin (JSC)
Kiondre Thomas (RW)
Ramiz Ahmed (TS)
Tyler Goodson
Patrick Taylor
Caleb Jones (WF)
Kobe Jones
Ray Wilborn

[HarveyWallbangers]

Benjie Franklin only gets paid with $100 bills.

[texaspackerbacker]

Andy Herman

Packers p/s so far:

Danny Etling (MS)
Jack Heflin (TS)
Rico Gafford (TS)
Chris Slayton (ZJ)
Travis Fulgham (TP)
La'Darius Hamilton (RW)
Benjie Franklin (JSC)
Kiondre Thomas (RW)
Ramiz Ahmed (TS)
Tyler Goodson (Matt LaFleur)
Patrick Taylor (Matt LaFleur)

That's a LOT of good news. Most of the good players cut got brought back.

[texaspackerbacker]

According to PackerNews.com, Caleb Jones and Winfree made it to the PS - more very good news. Has anybody heard about Wilborn? Did he make the 53?

[Joemailman]

According to PackerNews.com, Caleb Jones and Winfree made it to the PS - more very good news. Has anybody heard about Wilborn? Did he make the 53?

He's on the practice squad.

[Joemailman]

2 to go. Reportedly they want Juwann Winfree and Micah Abernathy.


Andy Herman

Packers p/s so far:

Danny Etling (MS)
Jack Heflin (TS)
Rico Gafford (TS)
Chris Slayton (ZJ)
Travis Fulgham (TP)
La'Darius Hamilton (RW)
Benjie Franklin (JSC)
Kiondre Thomas (RW)
Ramiz Ahmed (TS)
Tyler Goodson
Patrick Taylor
Caleb Jones (WF)
Kobe Jones
Ray Wilborn

Winfree being added makes 15. Waiting on word on Abernathy I guess.

[Fritz]

I recognize all those names except Benjie Franklin. Anybody know who that is? Where he's from? I don't think he was in camp with Green Bay.

Hoping Abernathy is their last add to the PS. It is amazing, though, how little poaching from others' rosters goes on in the NFL. I guess teams get to know a guy and get comfortable. But you'd think an offensive tackle like Caleb Jones, who put out some good tape apparently this preseason, did not get picked up by someone with a lousy offensive line, like, say, da Bears.

[run pMc]

I recognize all those names except Benjie Franklin. Anybody know who that is? Where he's from? I don't think he was in camp with Green Bay.

Hoping Abernathy is their last add to the PS. It is amazing, though, how little poaching from others' rosters goes on in the NFL. I guess teams get to know a guy and get comfortable. But you'd think an offensive tackle like Caleb Jones, who put out some good tape apparently this preseason, did not get picked up by someone with a lousy offensive line, like, say, da Bears.

Pretty sure Benjie Franklin was in the Jags camp and didn't make the final cutdown. He did make some plays in practice, and while he's light at 175 pounds, he is 6' and ran a 4.31 at his pro day. Tarleton State a FCS school in Texas, FWIW. In other words, he's a speedy project who is probably raw but not without talent.

I'd like to see them add Abernathy. I watched some of his USFL tape, I'd feel better about him playing than Carpenter at this point.

[Joemailman]

Packers have added TE Shaun Beyer to practice squad. I'm guessing Abernathy is not interested in signing onto a practice squad for now.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Abernathy will be signing tomorrow. Looks like Ahmed is the odd man out right now.

[texaspackerbacker]

I'm glad they are able to keep Abernathy, but I hate to see them lose Ahmed. I don't know why they're keeping damn Leavitt. Just cut him and move up one of the PS people to the 53.

[Fritz]

Abernathy will be signing tomorrow. Looks like Ahmed is the odd man out right now.

Ahmed seems promising - big enough leg, accurate. I hate to see him leave - this is very, very likely Crosby's last year, and good kickers are not that easy to find. If this kid's the future, I would think they'd up his PS salary offer a bit to keep him in GB. But it looks like he's not coming back.

And what to do if Crosby goes down? I'd think they could keep one spot on the PS for a promising young kicker.

[Teamcheez1]

I wonder if Ahmed is worried that if he signs to the practice squad, he won't get the opportunity to be signed by another team if they come calling i.e. the Packers would have him as one of their protected players.

I'm sure he believes that the first injury or failed kicker will give him a chance at a real roster spot.

It's rather confusing because I see reports that Ahmed and Abernathy are signing, but then there isn't any confirmation. I can't believe they would just sit out.

[bobblehead]

I recognize all those names except Benjie Franklin. Anybody know who that is? Where he's from? I don't think he was in camp with Green Bay.

Hoping Abernathy is their last add to the PS. It is amazing, though, how little poaching from others' rosters goes on in the NFL. I guess teams get to know a guy and get comfortable. But you'd think an offensive tackle like Caleb Jones, who put out some good tape apparently this preseason, did not get picked up by someone with a lousy offensive line, like, say, da Bears.

The lack of poaching by most allows a good GM to find rasul douglas off the scrap heap.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I wonder if Ahmed is worried that if he signs to the practice squad, he won't get the opportunity to be signed by another team if they come calling i.e. the Packers would have him as one of their protected players.

I'm sure he believes that the first injury or failed kicker will give him a chance at a real roster spot.

It's rather confusing because I see reports that Ahmed and Abernathy are signing, but then there isn't any confirmation. I can't believe they would just sit out.

It could be that they'd cut somebody else from the practice squad--which would be rough for that player.

[texaspackerbacker]

I say again, unload damn Leavitt. He's injured anyway, and he was crap in pass coverage before the injury. Special teams even with him didn't look very good. And this Rudy Ford supposedly is a better gunner anyway.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I say again, unload damn Leavitt. He's injured anyway, and he was crap in pass coverage before the injury. Special teams even with him didn't look very good. And this Rudy Ford supposedly is a better gunner anyway.

Oh boy.

1) Leavitt isn't injured anymore. He's been practicing this week.
2) He barely played any special teams snaps in the preseason before getting injured. He got injured in the first half of the first game. I think he played on three special teams plays in that game. He was on the first kickoff coverage, and the 49ers only returned the ball to the 23yd line. He was on the first punt coverage (not a gunner). That was a fair catch on a 42 yard punt. He was on the first punt return unit--which was a fair catch on a 35 yard punt.
3) He's not a gunner. Rudy Ford and Keisean Nixon will be the gunners, and both have been good previously.

https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2022/07/31/can-newcomer-dallin-leavitt-be-an-elite-special-teams-player-for-packers/


Leavitt led the Raiders with 12 special teams tackles last season. Over the last three seasons, he’s played over 800 snaps on special teams. He’s experienced and has the right playmaking mindset for special teams...

“Dallin has been a pretty elite special teams player there for a few years, so certainly (Bisaccia) was excited to get him in the building,” Gutekunst said to start training camp. “Had him for a couple of days here, but he seems like a great kid and were excited about what he can do for us there. Played a bunch of snaps at safety too, so getting some more depth there is helpful.”

[run pMc]

Leavitt is a ST player only. If he's playing snaps at S in a game, either they're in trouble or up by 3 scores with 2 minutes left. He can't cover your grandma.

Ahmed as a kicker is a keeper for PS. They kept Molson all last year. Cheez might be right about waiting to see if he gets a better offer, but COVID and other things happen. With a 16 person squad you can keep a K there.

[Joemailman]

It could be that they'd cut somebody else from the practice squad--which would be rough for that player.

Right now Packers have 15 players listed on practice squad, and that includes Abernathy. So they may have a spot open if they can get Ahmed to take it. It had been reported that Rico Gafford was being signed to practice squad, but he is not on there.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Gafford was just released from the PS.

[Fritz]

Gafford was just released from the PS.

I think these days teams can offer better contracts to PS players - not just a standard minimum. I wonder if Ahmed's agent is haggling with the team?

I think a really good kicker is not easy to find, and this kid seemed pretty damn good, given especially that he's relatively new as a kicker. But maybe the team isn't as excited about his potential as I am. I don't know. I did see that he was not really all that accurate in the USFL - I think college and USFL combined he's made 69% of his field goals. But of course we know there could be other reasons for that. But kickers usually take time to develop.

And how will we know officially if he's on the PS? He was listed on some lists as on the PS when apparently he wasn't.

[ThunderDan]

Packers website is what I always take as final. They don’t have Ahmed listed but I saw something this morning that he is going to be signed today.

[Fritz]

[QUOTE=ThunderDan;1119192]Packers website is what I always take as final. They don