AJ Hawk released

[Tony Oday]

Awesome, been actually working not screwing around on the internet! We will be drafting heavy on LBs this year!

[Carolina_Packer]

I agree with those who have given him props for being a solid, steady contributor with flashes, but generally did not take over games with his talent. In some respects, he was never asked to. I think he is a stand-up guy, and his leadership will be missed. If you think Barrington is our thumper, then we need a chase/cover linebacker, and that guy is probably not on the roster right now. I don't know if there is a C.J. Mosely or Ryan Shazier available this year, but Ted will find someone. They have to now!

Current ILB Depth Chart



Here are all the LB's...which ones would be candidates for going to ILB? Joe Thomas was making a name in TC last year. Could he step up?

[King Friday]

AJ Hawk was a good player for the Packers...and he probably still has a few years left in the league somewhere as a situational player. However, he wasn't worth the value of his contract anymore...and it was time for Green Bay to move on and find an upgrade.

[pbmax]

Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde 14m14 minutes ago
Per official #NFL transaction wire, #Packers LB A.J. Hawk was waived/failed physical.

[Joemailman]

I agree with those who have given him props for being a solid, steady contributor with flashes, but generally did not take over games with his talent. In some respects, he was never asked to. I think he is a stand-up guy, and his leadership will be missed. If you think Barrington is our thumper, then we need a chase/cover linebacker, and that guy is probably not on the roster right now. I don't know if there is a C.J. Mosely or Ryan Shazier available this year, but Ted will find someone. They have to now!

Current ILB Depth Chart





Here are all the LB's...which ones would be candidates for going to ILB? Joe Thomas was making a name in TC last year. Could he step up?

Bradford and Palmer will get a long look when OTA's start in the spring. Thomas needs to bulk up a bit if that weight is accurate.

I don't think there's anyone as good as Mosely or Shazier in this year's draft. There is probably value in the 3-4 round at ILB.

[Smidgeon]

The most impressive thing? Played 142 of 144 games.

[red]

bad day for the top of the 2006 draft

lions release reggie bush also

[oldbutnotdeadyet]

Hawk was a solid, but not great, player for the packers. I'm glad he was a packer and glad he is gone. Excited to see who they bring in to replace him. I believe even a small improvement in talent at this position will make huge improvements in our defense.

[esoxx]

Burn in hell!

[Pugger]

Bradford and Palmer will get a long look when OTA's start in the spring. Thomas needs to bulk up a bit if that weight is accurate.

I don't think there's anyone as good as Mosely or Shazier in this year's draft. There is probably value in the 3-4 round at ILB.

From all accounts this isn't a stellar year for ILBs at the top anyway so Ted most likely will find a mid-level FA and a couple draft picks on the second day.

[wist43]

Hawk had an average career - maybe even slightly below average career.

Good riddance.

[mraynrand]

Burn in hell!

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

I'm betting Esoxx isn't in Green Bay.

[mraynrand]

Best Wishes to George Koonce.

[esoxx]

I'm betting Esoxx isn't in Green Bay.

I'm still in stage two phase from Seattle loss; anger.

[hoosier]

The most impressive thing? Played 142 of 144 games.

Yeah, both a blessing and a curse.