AJ Hawk released

[rollo]

My first thread better be memorable.

Don't let the door hit you on the way out buddy.

Seriously though, appreciate the efforts throughout the years but it was his time to go.

Rob Demovsky @RobDemovsky 24s24 seconds ago
#Packers have cut LB A.J. Hawk.

Rob Demovsky @RobDemovsky 17s18 seconds ago
#Packers GM Ted Thompson: “A.J. is a consummate Packer and we are grateful for all that he has given and how he represented the organization

[SMBASS]

@TyDunne: And #Packers ILB A.J. Hawk announces on his podcast that he has been released after nine seasons with the team: http://t.co/f0FzN381aT

@jasonjwilde: Hawk: “I spent nine great years in Green Bay. I had awesome teammates and coaches and a great medical staff and equipment staff."

@jasonjwilde: Hawk: "I loved everything about playing for one of the greatest franchises in all of sports. The fans in Green Bay are incredible."

@TyDunne: Hawk: "The fans in Green Bay are incredible. Between playing at Lambeau Field as well as seeing them on the road, they always supported us."

@TyDunne: More Hawk: "I am looking forward to my next opportunity in the NFL, but I’ll always cherish my years as a Green Bay Packer.”

@TyDunne: So as @TomSilverstein wrote last week, the #Packers will now* be about $30 million under the salary cap. A lot of money to sign their FA's.

[Zool]

Ding dong the witch is dead!

[mission]

This forces them to completely revamp the ILBs... I'd suspect at least one middle-tier FA signing and a couple draft picks.

Personally I like Barrington and CM3 rotating. If they could get one of the stud rookies and a good FA as insurance, I'd feel great about the situation.

Just glad to see the bleeding stop today.

[Striker]

Seems like a good, classy guy. Too bad he never lived up to his lofty top 5 status.

[SMBASS]

Unfortunately Hawk never ended up being the player I thought he would be. Never really, "hated" the guy as he seemed to be a good person and teammate but our ILB play has been putrid for so long I'm really looking forward to some upgrades in that area.

[red]

wow

now we are in a tough spot

we have 1 ILB on the roster

[Bossman641]

I didn't think they could cut him yet cause he just had surgery. Don't players have to pass a medical in order to be cut?

Anyways, thanks for the service but ready for some new blood.

[SMBASS]

I didn't think they could cut him yet cause he just had surgery. Don't players have to pass a medical in order to be cut?

Anyways, thanks for the service but ready for some new blood.

I'm guessing there is some type of injury settlement included in his release.

[Rutnstrut]

Hopefully some of his durability rubbed off on Clay, I won't hold my breath on that one though. I have always liked Hawk and the fact that you could count on him to play, it's too bad he couldn't be dependable and good.

[Joemailman]

Hawk never was a great player, but he made a significant contribution to this team winning a Super Bowl. I'm glad they're making these changes, but he has my respect.

[Tony Oday]

Is Brad Jones gone yet? Never hated Hawk but we can do better!

[pbmax]

Wow. Did not expect this. Thought there would be one more year.

Tyler Dunne @TyDunne 10m10 minutes ago
Hawk said he realized early in the season he'd need MRI on his ankle once the season was over. Doesn't believe it affected his play.

Tyler Dunne @TyDunne 24m24 minutes ago
Hawk found out he was released last week. #Packers waited until he was back from charity cruise to announce.

Michael Tanier @MikeTanier 35m35 minutes ago
So ends the #Packers career of AJ Hawk, who was so overrated he was underrated that he was overrated.

[Bossman641]

Is Brad Jones gone yet? Never hated Hawk but we can do better!

Jones got cut last week.

[Bossman641]

Wow. Did not expect this. Thought there would be one more year.

Tyler Dunne @TyDunne 10m10 minutes ago
Hawk said he realized early in the season he'd need MRI on his ankle once the season was over. Doesn't believe it affected his play.

Ya I was expecting him to return as a backup