Packers reportedly releasing LB Kamal Martin

Probably should have seen this coming when they experimented with him at outside linebacker early in camp, but still, this is a bit of a surprise. 

Per ESPN, the Packers are releasing linebacker Kamal Martin:

Here’s a bit of a surprise: the Packers are releasing 2020 fifth-round pick Kamal Martin, a source said.

— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) August 23, 2021

Martin spent the first six weeks of his rookie season on injured reserve (knee), played in 10 games with six starts, recording 23 tackles (17 solo), three tackles for a loss, a sack, a quarterback hit and a special teams tackle.