{
  "id": 4535220,
  "title": "NFL Cutdowns: Former Packers pre-draft visitors released on Sunday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/nfl-cutdowns-former-packers-pre-draft-visitors-released-on-sunday",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T00:43:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nfl-cutdowns-former-packers-pre-004310793.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Canton, Ohio, on August 6, 2026, the Green Bay Packers made significant cuts to their roster. The team targeted their pre-draft visitors, including quarterbacks Hendon Hooker, running back Velus Jones Jr., receiver Anthony Smith, tight end Kiran Amegadjie, and defensive linemen Eric Johnson II and Michael Heldman. The Packers also waived players Trevin Wallace and D’Arco Perkins-McAllister, who had issues during their college careers. Edge defender Sam Williams faced a felony sexual battery charge, but the charges were later dropped, and the Packers do not expect him to make the roster. Cornerback Chris Edmonds and safety Jammie Robinson were also released, with Edmonds having a history as a special teamer and Robinson looking to catch on with his sixth team in four years.",
  "summary": "The Panthers waived linebacker Trevin Wallace, who was a starter for them last year, on Sunday",
  "key_points": [
    "Green Bay Packers released 9 players on August 6, 2026",
    "Included former draft prospects Hendon Hooker and Velus Jones Jr.",
    "Edge defender Sam Williams waived due to felony charge dropped"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Packers' roster cuts signal a shift in their strategy, prioritizing players who fit better with the team's current needs and letting go of those who don't align with their plans.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}