Roster Moves
“The Butcher” has been cut; Ryan, too
by Majkowski2Query on Sep.01, 2008, under Roster Moves
Linebacker Abdul Hodge and punter Jon Ryan are finding themselves looking for work on Labor Day. Both Packers veterans were cut Monday, while Green Bay signed a needed long snapper and a new punter.
Replacing Hodge and Ryan on the Packers 53-man roster is punter Derrick Frost and long snapper Brett Goode. The Packers had a need for a long snapper due to the season ending injury suffered by J.J. Jansen in the team’s last pre-season game. The switch at punter is more of a surprise, as the sometimes inconsistent Ryan had steadily improved through the pre-season.
Packers get down to 53
by Boris on Aug.31, 2008, under Roster Moves
The Green Bay Packers have released 19 players and placed 3 others on injured reserve.
Released Saturday were wide receiver Jake Allen, cornerback Scorpio Babers, defensive tackle Conrad Bolston, center Brennen Carvalho, safety Tyrone Culver, linebacker Spencer Havner, tight end Joey Haynos, running back Noah Herron, guard Ryan Keenan, linebacker Danny Lansanah, defensive tackle Alfred Malone, running back Vernand Morency, defensive tackle Daniel Muir, cornerback Joe Porter, wide receiver Johnny Quinn, wide receiver Taj Smith, wide receiver Brett Swain, tackle Orrin Thompson and fullback Corey White.
Defensive tackle Rodney Allen, center Junius Coston and long snapper J.J. Jansen were placed on injured reserve.
Sitton’s knee injury to sideline him for a month
by Majkowski2Query on Aug.26, 2008, under Roster Moves
Justin Harrell added to PUP list, Wynn cut
by Majkowski2Query on Aug.25, 2008, under Roster Moves
Also Monday, the Packers cut four players including running back DeShawn Wynn.