CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reports the Packers are expected to release LB Isaiah Simmons. Simmons, 27, was a two-year starter at Clemson and won the Butkus Award as college football’s best linebacker in 2019. The Cardinals used the No. 8 overall pick in the 2019 draft on him. Simmons signed a four-year, $20,664,055 rookie contract that includes a $12,588,404 signing bonus. … [Read more...] about Packers Releasing LB Isaiah Simmons
NFC Notes: Terrion Arnold, Ben Johnson, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears The Bears approach the regular season without a clear leader for their starting left tackle job despite Braxton Jones returning from a fractured left ankle. When talking to reporters, HC Ben Johnson said they need to see someone “make it clear” that they are the best option. “This thing has gone on now (for) three-and-a-half weeks, and I said and I’ll say it again, … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Terrion Arnold, Ben Johnson, Bears, Lions, Packers
Packers Waive QB Taylor Elgersma
The Green Bay Packers have placed QB Taylor Elgersma on waivers Tuesday ahead of the upcoming deadline to trim rosters down to 53 players, according to Tom Silverstein. It remains to be seen whether Elgersma is a consideration for the practice squad, as the Packers could also release Sean Clifford and stash him on the unit. Elgersma is from London, Ontario, Canada and took … [Read more...] about Packers Waive QB Taylor Elgersma
Packers Releasing WR Mecole Hardman
According to Jordan Schultz, the Packers are cutting WR Mecole Hardman. The veteran had been competing for a spot in a crowded Green Bay receiver room. He could draw interest for teams looking for a speedy slot receiver and return specialist. Hardman, 26, is a former second-round pick of the Chiefs back in 2019. He played out the final year of his four-year, $5 million rookie … [Read more...] about Packers Releasing WR Mecole Hardman
Packers Released QB Sean Clifford
According to Bill Huber, the Packers have released QB Sean Clifford as part of their cutdown to 53 players. Clifford, 27, was a four-year starter for Penn State, earning honorable mention All-Big 10 in three seasons. The Packers selected him with the No. 149 overall pick in the fifth round of the 2023 draft. He was among Green Bay’s final roster cuts coming out of the … [Read more...] about Packers Released QB Sean Clifford