Live blog: Packers roster cuts

Join Tom Silverstein all day Saturday for the latest updates, along with analysis and discussion, as the Packers cut their roster to 53 players for the opening of the regular season.

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Tom, what positions will still need reinforcements?

by Joe from Neenah but in Switzerland 8/31/2019 1:57:22 PM
ILB, of course. TE is a little shaky because of injury. Running back maybe.

by Tom Silverstein 8/31/2019 1:58:03 PM
Who's the first Head Coach that'll be fired this season? Patricia for Detroit?

by Patriots releasing Gronkowski 8/31/2019 1:58:13 PM
I would guess Kingsbury, but who knows?

by Tom Silverstein 8/31/2019 1:58:28 PM
Former Packers Chris Odom and Kofi Amichia cut.

by BillinQatar 8/31/2019 1:58:33 PM
Do the Packers bring in a cut vet ILB and start him week 1 or go with who they have?

by Kyle Ford 8/31/2019 1:58:41 PM
It would have to be someone smart and with lots of experience. But they could bring in a guy and have him play on first downs and then bring in a safety on second and third downs.

by Tom Silverstein 8/31/2019 1:59:19 PM
I think Teo Redding was released yesterday wasn't he Tom?? he's not on your list

by Curt 8/31/2019 1:59:29 PM
We haven't confirmed it, but I will add him to the list.

by Tom Silverstein 8/31/2019 1:59:45 PM
TMI

by Tom Silverstein 8/31/2019 2:02:59 PM
Tux, Mr Coffee, Vanilla Creamer... but are u wearing shoes& socks? :)

by AZBadger 8/31/2019 2:03:01 PM
Good morning Tom. Do you see any teams that might have extra TE's we could up grade a out roster with and send one or both of our dinosaur's packing?

by Tim 8/31/2019 2:03:13 PM
Probably not anyone any better than those two guys. There could be someone on the trade block, but I haven'/t heard of any big names being available.

by Tom Silverstein 8/31/2019 2:03:47 PM
Hey Tom, what teams play the Mike Pettine style of defense that might have an extra ILB we might be able to get?

by Tim 8/31/2019 2:04:18 PM
Good question. I would guess most 3-4 blitzing teams like Miami, Detroit, New England, etc... There are more that I'm forgetting.

by Tom Silverstein 8/31/2019 2:05:44 PM
If we are worried about Aaron Jones staying healthy, how expensive would it be to grab Shady McCoy? I get that there's some tread off of the tire with him, but he's a pro that could get up to speed quickly, it would seem. I'm shocked the Bills cut him, really.

by Garry 8/31/2019 2:05:59 PM
If he's willing to sign for minimum, it might not be a bad move.

by Tom Silverstein 8/31/2019 2:06:19 PM
I don't get why everyone is hating on Jimmy Graham?? he is going to have a HUGE bounce back year...if anyone saw how LaFleur used Delanie walker in tenn last year, the TE is a major part of his offense

by Curt 8/31/2019 2:06:29 PM
tom do you think that trading Reggie Gilbert was a good move? The draft choice does nothing this year,

by gene from chicago 8/31/2019 2:06:48 PM
You/ve got to give Gary a chance. He needs to play. He's got too much talent not to play. It's going to take time for him to transition to OLB, but if Pettine can specialize his role he will have a better chance of being productive.

by Tom Silverstein 8/31/2019 2:07:55 PM
how much playing time will jace sternberger get, you have said that he's not ready, what does he need to work on?

by JP 8/31/2019 2:09:44 PM
He's got to get healthy. He had the concussion and now he has a sprained ankle. I think as the season goes on, he can help them, but he's going to have to keep developing his blocking and built up his body. Mostly just get on the field.

by Tom Silverstein 8/31/2019 2:10:49 PM
What did you see from Wilkins which makes you believe he could develop for future? You have mentioned keeping him.

by Paul 8/31/2019 2:10:58 PM
I love the way he throws the ball. A spiral every time and he's extremely accurate. When they would do drills throwing into targets, I thought he was always the most accurate.

by Tom Silverstein 8/31/2019 2:11:56 PM
What are your thoughts on the player evaluation impact if preseason games are taken away? It seems some kind of adjustment to rosters has to be made. One impact would be lack of game film on players for evaluation even from other teams for claims etc.

by Paul 8/31/2019 2:12:06 PM
It would be tough. I'm not in favor of an 18-gane regular-season schedule. That's too many games. Players' bodies aren't made for that kind of punishment. It will lead to lots of painkillers, PEDs, surgeries, etc....

by Tom Silverstein 8/31/2019 2:13:06 PM
Funny you should ask that!

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by Tom Silverstein 8/31/2019 2:17:02 PM
Tom who are your must haves on the Practice Squad who are currently on the 90 man?

by Favre>Rodgers259 8/31/2019 2:17:09 PM
Manny Wilkins, Kabion Ento, Darrius Shepherd, Evan Baylis, Markus Jones

by Tom Silverstein 8/31/2019 2:19:16 PM
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by Pigdog 8/31/2019 2:19:32 PM
Tom who's gonna be the 4th safety if Campbells on IR

by Griffx 8/31/2019 2:19:37 PM
Probably Will Redmond or Natrell Jamerson.

by Tom Silverstein 8/31/2019 2:19:53 PM
Hey Tom, did Darius Shepherd lose his chance after his kickoff fumble? I think he had already proved himself. Chances of them releasing Crosby after the botched PAT?

by GB Fan13 8/31/2019 2:20:00 PM
I think Lazard outperformed Shepherd and I don't think there's a danger of losing him on waivers. I don't think the PAT was a big deal for Crosby. If he had missed another or shanked a field goal, it might have.

by Tom Silverstein 8/31/2019 2:21:01 PM
How about an 18 game schedule but players only play 16. Each player gets up to 2 bye weeks?

by Ron also 8/31/2019 2:21:23 PM
I've heard that bounced around. Seems kind of gimmicky to me. Another critical decision coaches have to make. They need to focus on coaching their teams.

by Tom Silverstein 8/31/2019 2:22:10 PM
The selection of Rashon Gary points up two classic tendencies of the Green Bay organization that have mostly led to failure. That being, trying to convert a down lineman into a stand up rusher (see Nick Perry), and falling in love with a player’s measureables/athletic ability (see Tony Mandarich) over actual production.

by Dave Hampton 8/31/2019 2:22:19 PM
I’ve always liked the idea of a 2nd bye week. It would be healthy for players and the NFL would gain revenue for adding another week of Primetime Games. This could offset loss revenue from reduced preseason games. Whaddya think?

by Max 8/31/2019 2:22:42 PM
If Manny is that good, why not just stash him on the practice squad, get a minimum price vet who has some familiarity with LaFleur's system, and cut both Kizer and Boyle for now? If nobody grabs them, you can always pick them up later.

by Garry 8/31/2019 2:22:53 PM
You'd have to teach the veteran the system. Rodgers has had all off-season to learn the offense and he's still not 100% comfortable with it. You'd have to pare down the offense considerably to play a new guy.

by Tom Silverstein 8/31/2019 2:24:07 PM
Do you see Gute picking up multiple cuts from other teams? We certainly have several thin positions not adequately covered.

by DC in St Pete 8/31/2019 2:24:14 PM
I don't. I think he likes his roster. There could be a couple of bottom of the roster moves he makes, but I don't think it will be an excessive amount.

by Tom Silverstein 8/31/2019 2:24:54 PM
Tom one player not talked about much is James Looney. When he was on the field it was noticeable. Any chance he displaces Lancaster as DL #5?

by Tom from CA 8/31/2019 2:24:59 PM
I don't think so. It's possible they keep both, but Lancaster is a true nose and can fill in for Kenny Clark. That makes him valuable.

by Tom Silverstein 8/31/2019 2:25:30 PM