Packers News: Roster Cuts

Breaking Down the Packers Roster Moves

On Tuesday, August 16th, the Green Bay Packers made a series of roster cuts, reducing their roster to 85 players. The most notable cuts included veteran wide receiver Jake Kumerow and running back Kylin Hill.

Kumerow has been with the Packers since 2017 and has been a valuable contributor on special teams. However, he has struggled to make an impact on offense, catching just 10 passes for 106 yards in 41 career games.

Hill was a seventh-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. He missed his rookie season with a torn ACL and has been limited in practice this summer by a hamstring injury.

Other Notable Cuts

In addition to Kumerow and Hill, the Packers also cut:

Wide receiver Juwann Winfree

Tight end Dominique Dafney

Offensive tackle Cole Van Lanen

Defensive tackle Chris Slayton

Linebacker Kobe Jones

Cornerback Keisean Nixon

What These Cuts Mean for the Packers

These cuts indicate the Packers are starting to finalize their roster for the regular season, which is set to begin on September 11th against the Minnesota Vikings. With just over two weeks to go before the season opener, the Packers will need to continue to make tough decisions about who to keep and who to cut.

The Packers will have to make room for two more players by the end of the week, when the NFL's final roster cuts are due.