Packers Releasing Nelson?

[pbmax]

Agree that cutting him means they couldn't come to a resign number and therefore were willing to live with dead money hit.

Don't think he will be re-signed UNLESS he get zero offers from other teams. Unlike as its Day 1 of dub money day and the Redskins and Cowboys are always ready. If he somehow makes it through, then he might sign a low ball deal.

Prefer this over releasing Cobb. Someone has done a cutup of Cobb this past year and he was open a LOT of the time and never targeted.

[beveaux1]

There were others talking to Graham. There are 2 reasons why the Packers and Saints were the favorites. Rodgers and Brees.

Maybe Bennett has jaded me, but I'm not as excited as others are about Graham. I do think that Nelson may be re-signed at a lower cap figure.

[Patler]

I'm thinking the release means they weren't able to work out a new contract. Once they cut him 2.3 million becomes dead money.

That $2.3M would have always counted against the 2018 cap. It was the last of his pro-rated signing bonus and could not have been changed even in a renegotiated and extended deal.

[beveaux1]

That $2.3M would have always counted against the 2018 cap. It was the last of his pro-rated signing bonus and could not have been changed even in a renegotiated and extended deal.

My guess is that Nelson will re-sign at a lower figure and this will be his final year.

[pbmax]

That $2.3M would have always counted against the 2018 cap. It was the last of his pro-rated signing bonus and could not have been changed even in a renegotiated and extended deal.

Spotrac has already erased his contract from the site. Anyone know what his bonus situation was this year? Its normally the 3rd or 5th day of the League year, but technically a bonus could come due anytime.

[Patler]

I expect Nelson will be back on a three year deal, with a $10M signing bonus and a minimum salary this year. That will give him the same cash he would have gotten this year anyway, but will cut his 2018 cap hit in half.

[woodbuck27]

I think if you wanted him back you'd simply restructure his deal as opposed to cutting and resigning.

Exactly.

[Patler]

Spotrac has already erased his contract from the site. Anyone know what his bonus situation was this year? Its normally the 3rd or 5th day of the League year, but technically a bonus could come due anytime.

He had 500k roster and workout bonuses, each. Not sure if the roster was one time or per game.

[woodbuck27]

I expect Nelson will be back on a three year deal, with a $10M signing bonus and a minimum salary this year. That will give him the same cash he would have gotten this year anyway, but will cut his 2018 cap hit in half.

He'll be back ONLY possibly for two reasons and on the TERMS you write of:

A) He's a Green Bay Packer and doesn't need to really be in another Uni. Who can picture that !? Jordy now has that option to decide that.

B.) I'm sure Aaron Rodgers isn't going to be all 'hunky dory', finding out the Packers released a consistent Hook-Up. It's 'the Bird in the hand' concept.

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Then, there is the ALL BUSINESS and age and likely non productivity or 'the Flip Side' and this says it all:

Jordy Nelson had to be released as a smart business move.

The 2017 and 2019 seasons, carried a different cap hit for Nelson. He played on a cap number > $11 M in 2017, and would have counted over $12 million this season. Most realistically, the Packers need an upgrade at the WR position.

Cutting Jordy Nelson means [B]$2.3 million in dead money[/B; yet gives the Packers Approx. $10 M in cap space. Thus releasing Jordy Nelson was simply fundamental good sense.

The Packers need a WR Talent to exceed WR Davante Adams and Jordy Nelson is now simply WR and Depth.

Watkins ( he's too risky) and Robinson ( liked him) may already be off the Market today. Rumour was that Sammy Watkins will reportedly sign with the KC Chiefs, and Allen Robinson with the Chicago Bears.

It 's getting tougher in the NFCN now with the Minnesota Vikings sing their QB of choice and signing Star QB KIrk Cousins to a 3 Year Fully Guaranteed $86 M Contract. The Vikings will be tough.

Realistically I see the Packers at best 2-3 Years away from a legitimate shot. The D' has to be overhauled in the Secondary. The Packers must improve greatly in terms of 'a Pass Rush'.

[Rastak]

I expect Nelson will be back on a three year deal, with a $10M signing bonus and a minimum salary this year. That will give him the same cash he would have gotten this year anyway, but will cut his 2018 cap hit in half.

Having read the Packers statement it doesn't sound like he's coming back. To be honest, he looked like he was shot by the end of last year.

[Patler]

I think if you wanted him back you'd simply restructure his deal as opposed to cutting and resigning.

If it is a player you think will test the market, I agree. If it is a player who wants to work with you, releasing him gives more flexibility as to terms that can and can't be renegotiated.

[Fosco33]

I don't think cutting Nelson means Cobb is safe.

We need speed, size and agility. Cobb gives you the last...

[red]

Spotrac has already erased his contract from the site. Anyone know what his bonus situation was this year? Its normally the 3rd or 5th day of the League year, but technically a bonus could come due anytime.

I tried looking too as soon as Parker posted that. Over the cap was wipped out right away too

Some people don’t screw around

[Harlan Huckleby]

I think Packers just got rid of a locker room cancer. Nelson had a 'tude.

[Fosco33]

And please restructure or release cm3.