3:25 pm CT
Tight end Drake Dabney released after Packers go with two new players at position
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Drake Dabney has been released, per source.
He was in the running for the third tight end spot as training camp wound down, but the Packers instead signed Jonnu Smith and traded for Mark Redman.
Dabney has been with the Packers since signing to the practice squad in November 2025. The 24-year-old was active for the Packers’ Week 17 and 18 regular season games last season.
2:44 pm CT
Ex-Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling released by the Cowboys
Christopher Kuhagen
Former Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling has been released by the Dallas Cowboys, according to national reports.
Valdes-Scantling began his career with the Packers, spending four years in Green Bay from 2018-2021 totaling 59 games and 39 starts
He had 123 receptions and 13 touchdowns with the Packers. He had a career high 20.9 yards per reception during the 2020 season when the Packers had the No. 1 scoring offense.
Now 31 years old, he’ll be looking for his seventh team of his career.
MVS played five games apiece for the San Francisco 49ers and Pittsburgh Steelers last season. While in Pittsburgh he reunited with quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
After leaving the Packers, MVS played two years for the Kansas City Chiefs and then split the 2024 season between the Buffalo Bills and New Orleans Saints.
He had three receptions for 45 yards during the preseason for the Cowboys.
2:24 pm CT
What is the commissioner’s exempt list? Josh Jacobs status
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Josh Jacobs will open the 2026 season on the commissioner’s exempt list, creating the additional spot. While on the exempt list, Jacobs will receive pay but will not be eligible to participate in practices or games.
2:08 pm CT
Packers acquire tight end Mark Redman in trade with Rams
Dominique Yates
The Packers are adding more depth to the tight end room by trading with the Los Angeles Rams for Mark Redman, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.
Redman, who played college football at Louisville, went undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft and signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent. He spent last season on the team’s practice squad.
Redman is the second tight end that the Packers are adding after signing veteran Jonnu Smith on Aug. 29.
1:39 pm CT
Josh Jacobs to start season on exempt list
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The Green Bay Packers will have an open spot on their 53-man roster, but their starting running back won’t be on it.
Josh Jacobs will reportedly open the 2026 season on the commissioner’s exempt list, opening up the spot. While on the exempt list, Jacobs will receive pay but will not be eligible to participate in practices or games.
1:20 pm CT
Packers release DE Nyjalik Kelly, OL Dylan Barrett
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The Packers are waiving edge rusher Nyjalik Kelly and offensive lineman Dylan Barrett, according to a source.
The Packers will hope Kelly clears waivers so they can bring him back to the practice squad. Kelly played an outstanding final preseason game against Arizona with six total tackles, a sack and an interception.
Barrett, who played guard in college, spent time at center during training camp for the Packers. Could be another possible practice squad player.
1:18 pm CT
Undrafted free agent wide receiver J. Michael Sturdivant to make roster
Tom Silverstein
The Packers are keeping wide receiver J. Michael Sturdivant on their 53-man roster, according to a source.
It’s unclear how many receivers they’re keeping, but after a standout game against Arizona, Green Bay is keeping him.
12:57 pm CT
Packers release Pierre Strong Jr.
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The Packers have released running back Pierre Strong Jr., a source said.
The Packers also reportedly are completing a trade for Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson, a 2025 third-round draft pick.
12:43 pm CT
Packers trading for a running back
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Given the tumult in their backfield, the Green Bay Packers were not going to let the NFL’s cutdown day pass without getting a running back.
The Packers are trading for Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson, according to Tom Pelissero. A third-round pick in 2025, Johnson was stuck in a crowded Steelers backfield that includes Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle.
He may find more room to compete for a role with the Packers.
12:21 pm CT
Former Packers defensive lineman Colby Wooden released by the Colts
Christopher Kuhagen
Ex-Packers defensive tackle Colby Wooden has been released by the Indianapolis Colts, according to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Wooden, a former fourth-round pick by the Packers in 2023, spent the first three years of his career in Green Bay before being traded to the Colts during the offseason. The Packers received linebacker Zaire Franklin in the trade.
Wooden played in all 17 games for the Packers last season.
12:03 pm CT
Packers release defensive lineman Jaden Crumedy
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The Packers have released defensive lineman Jaden Crumedy, per a source.
He’s a candidate for the practice squad if he clears waivers.
The third-year pro was in his first training camp with the Packers. He spent the first two years of his career with the Carolina Panthers, where he was mostly on their practice squad.
11:44 am CT
Packers sixth-round rookie cornerback Domani Jackson released after rough training camp, preseason
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The Packers are releasing sixth-round rookie cornerback Domani Jackson, according to CBS Sports.
Jackson was the Packers’ fifth of six players selected in the 2026 draft.
Jackson never gained his footing with the Packers. He missed a large portion of training camp with a core muscle injury.
And in his final audition on Friday night against the Cardinals he performed poorly.
On one drive early in the game, he was beaten for a 19-yard gain and then was beaten for a 41-yard touchdown as wide receiver Simi Fehoko ran right past him.
11:39 am CT
Tight end Messiah Swinson released after third stint with Packers
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The Packers are also releasing tight end Messiah Swinson, per a source.
Swinson had been in his third stint with the Packers, though he had yet to play in a regular season game.
The Packers added depth at the position with the signing of veteran tight end Jonnu Smith on Saturday.
11:34 am CT
Standout preseason wide receiver Kisean Johnson has been released
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Another one of the Packers’ standout performers from their Week 3 preseason win against the Arizona Cardinals from Friday night has been cut.
The Packers are releasing wide receiver Kisean Johnson, per a source.
He had two touchdown catches in the fourth quarter of the preseason finale vs. the Cardinals, including the game- winner with 20 seconds left.
11:30 am CT
Undrafted rookie free agent Jaden Nixon released by the Packers
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Packers are releasing running back Jaden Nixon, per a source.
There’s a strong chance he’ll be back on the practice squad.
The 23-year-old had 13 carries for 64 yards and a touchdown during the preseason.
Nixon joined the Packers as an undrafted rookie free agent following the 2026 NFL Draft. He played five seasons in college, spending the first three years at Oklahoma State, one year at Western Michigan and his final year at Central Florida.
At Central Florida in 2025, Nixon played running back and kick returner. He earned All-Big 12 honorable mention as a kick returner.
He led the team in rushing touchdowns (seven) and was second on the team in rushing yards (554). He also had the team’s first kickoff return touchdown in eight years and totaled 438 return yards on the season.
11:24 am CT
Will Sheppard’s impressive preseason not enough for a roster spot
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The Packers are releasing wide receiver Will Sheppard, confirming Bill Huber’s report.
He had a strong camp with touchdown catches against the Denver Broncos and Arizona Cardinals, adding an electrifying 81-yard punt return touchdown in the preseason finale.
But it wasn’t enough to earn a roster spot.
11:20 am CT
Special teams ace Kristian Welch released by the Packers
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The Packers are releasing Kristian Welch, per a source.
A special teams ace, but there are just too many numbers at linebacker.
He had been in his second stint with the Packers after first signing with the team in 2023. After a year with the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens, he returned in 2025.
Welch was also cut by the Packers last August but re-signed to the practice squad. He played in eight games last season but he ended the year on injured reserve after an ankle injury in December.
11:15 am CT
Wide receiver Isaiah Neyor released by Packers for second straight year
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For the second straight year, Isaiah Neyor has been released by the Packers during roster cuts.
Tom Pelissero of The Ringer and Netflix first reported Neyor’s release.
Neyor was in his second training camp with the Packers after going undrafted in 2025.
He spent all of last season on the Packers’ practice squad, though he was elevated for the team’s wild card playoff game against the Chicago Bears on Jan. 10.
After the season, Neyor signed a reserve/future contract.
He had a big drop on a deep ball from Kyle McCord during last Friday night’s preseason game.
Whether the 25-year-old lands on the practice squad like last season remains to be seen.
11:02 am CT
Packers trade Kyle McCord to the Miami Dolphis
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The Green Bay Packers are trading Kyle McCord to the Miami Dolphins, sources confirmed to PackersNews.
ESPN initially reported the Packers will receive a 2028 sixth-round draft pick.
McCord played exceptional during the preseason, seeing action in all three games.
The third-string quarterback played the entire game against the Arizona Cardinals on Friday, Aug. 28, and completed 22 of 35 passes for 226 yards with four touchdowns and a 119.5 rating.
Despite his strong play, McCord was likely going to be a practice squad player with the Packers since Green Bay signed Tyrod Taylor in the offseason for the backup job.
But now, McCord gets a chance to be a backup.
And he’ll be playing behind former Packers quarterback Malik Willis in Miami. The Dolphins were in need of a backup after they traded Quinn Ewers to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday, Aug. 29.
Miami’s addition of McCord adds to the growing list of former Packers in South Beach. Jon-Eric Sullivan, who spent nearly 20 years in the Packers’ front office, is in his first season as the Dolphins’ general manager. And new head coach Jeff Hafley is the Packers’ former defensive coordinator.
The Dolphins play the Packers in Week 15 of the 2026 season on Dec. 20.
10:49 am CT
UFL player, wide receiver Kaden Prather released
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Packers are releasing wide receiver Kaden Prather, per a source.
Prather’s release comes a month after he signed with the Packers at the beginning of training camp.
A 2025 seventh-round pick of the Buffalo Bills, Prather was looking for a return to the NFL after an injury ended his time with the Bills last summer.
He played for the Louisville Kings in the United Football League this spring.
10:41 am CT
Rookie undrafted free agent Murvin Kenion III released
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The Packers are releasing safety Murvin Kenion III, per a source.
He’s another practice squad candidate.
Kenion, signed by the Packers as an undrafted free agent following this year’s draft, finished his college career at Nevada.
With the Wolfpack in 2025, Kenion was named to the All-Mountain West second team after tying for the conference lead with five interceptions last season.
Before that, he played at Sacramento State (2024), Idaho (2022-23) and City College of San Francisco (2021).
10:35 am CT
Cornerback Shemar Bartholomew released
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Packers are releasing cornerback Shemar Bartholomew, per source.
He will not be returning to practice squad.
The 26-year-old has been with the organization since December 2025 when he joined the practice squad.
He was elevated to the active roster Dec. 30 for the regular season finale when the Packers played primarily backups against the Minnesota Vikings with their playoff seed secured. He had four tackles and one tackle for a loss in that Week 18 game on Jan. 4.
In 2024, as an undrafted rookie he played in five games for the Carolina Panthers.
10:28 am CT
Safety Mark Perry released despite having standout preseason moments
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Safety Mark Perry has been released.
The 25-year-old is a practice squad candidate if he clears waivers.
Perry had an interception in Denver during the Packers’ second preseason game and an impressive fourth-and-goal tackle to prevent a touchdown against Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth in the preseason opener.
Perry went undrafted in 2024 and has spent time with five other organizations.
He signed to the practice squad on Jan. 1 and then a reserve/future contract Jan. 12 after last season ended.
9:50 am CT
Packers release tackle Brant Banks
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The Packers have released tackle Brant Banks.
Banks signed a reserve/future contract in January after playing in two games last season and spending much of the season on the Packers’ practice squad.
8:52 am CT
Packers are releasing LS Cal Adomitis
Tom Silverstein
Per a source, the Packers are cutting long snapper Cal Adomitis.
It’s not a surprise but it does show that the Packers believe Matt Orzech will be ready for the season.
Adomitis did a nice job and will be high on the list of replacement long snappers if he doesn’t get claimed.
8:15 am CT
What time is the NFL roster cuts deadline?
Christopher Kuhagen
NFL teams must have their rosters down from 90 players to 53 by 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30.
The Packers made one cut on Saturday but it was to make room for incoming tight end Jonnu Smith.
That means 37 players will be cut from the Packers throughout the day on Sunday.
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