Packers Roster After Cuts
What Happened?
The Green Bay Packers released 21 players from their roster on Tuesday, August 30, to get down to the NFL's 53-man roster limit. The cuts included a number of notable players, including wide receiver Devin Funchess, running back Patrick Taylor, and defensive lineman Anthony Rush.
Who Was Cut?
Here is a list of the 21 players who were cut by the Packers:
- WR Devin Funchess
- RB Patrick Taylor
- DL Anthony Rush
- DB Shemar Jean-Charles
- DB Innis Gaines
- DB Trenton Irwin
- DB Christian Uphoff
- DL Hauati Pututau
- DL LaDarius Hamilton
- DL Chris Slayton
- OL Curtis Bolton
- OL Jake Hanson
- OL Cole Van Lanen
- TE Nate Becker
- TE Dominique Dafney
- TE Sal Cannella
- QB Danny Etling
- QB Kurt Benkert
- K Gabe Brkic
- LS Steven Wirtel
What's Next?
The Packers will now begin preparing for their regular season opener against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, September 11. The team will have a few more roster moves to make before the season starts, but the 53-man roster is now set.
