Packers release Za'Darius Smith and Billy Turner

[PackAttack12]

Per Schefter.

 

[tynimiller]

Appreciate everything Billy did and was - solid starter all the time while here. Wish him well!

Loved Z, but definitely smart move for organization and hope he goes to the AFC, because if healthy he is going be MOTIVATED>

 

[Pugger]

It will be interesting to see what the market is for a 30 year old LB (he'll turn 30 in September) who missed almost all of 2021 because of back surgery. If the market is tepid could he return for less?

 

[tynimiller]

It will be interesting to see what the market is for a 30 year old LB (he'll turn 30 in September) who missed almost all of 2021 because of back surgery. If the market is tepid could he return for less?

Could he yes, but someone with more cap space is going to roll that dice for a big payout.

 

[tynimiller]

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[tynimiller]

RIP to my second favorite Packer to don bibs on gamedays LOL (Dillon the first of course)....Turner had some unique style that is for sure

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[JKramer64]

Looks like Yosh will be given every opportunity to start at RT.

 

[tynimiller]

Looks like Yosh will be given every opportunity to start at RT.

That's the assumption many of have drawn from such a move and is a move I thought was coming. However, I suspect Yosh will be given every chance to "keep his starting" role he has had during injuries in 2021, but I suspect there will be a rookie or a Dennis Kelly type guy that will be battling him also. Be a perfect world if someone came in beat Yosh out, but I feel fairly solid about our OL even with another one gone/cut/released.

 

[El Guapo]

Billy Turner was great to listen to in press sessions. Cool cat. Thanks for your hard work. You'll be missed.

Zadarius. See ya

 

[Dantés]

Za'Darius was excellent in 2019 and 2020. His first year here, he should have been DPOY. But the move had to happen-- it was unavoidable.

Turner's release surprises me more. He doesn't save them much space and he was a quality, versatile OL in a league that's deprived of OL talent.

One wonders if it had as much to do with making way for younger guys as it did saving cap space. He likely would have been relegated to a backup role this season had he stayed, and that sometimes creates awkward dynamics in a locker room.

 

[lambeaulambo]

Looks like its Bakh - Runyon - Myers - Patrick - Kelly/Nijman/Newman I think. Jenkins will b out for awhile.

 

[tynimiller]

Looks like its Bakh - Runyon - Myers - Patrick - Kelly/Nijman/Newman I think. Jenkins will b out for awhile.

Patrick is not signed. See the thread with the signed roster.

Patrick is an UFA and will be on the open market.

 

[lambeaulambo]

Patrick is not signed. See the thread with the signed roster.

Patrick is an UFA and will be on the open market.

good to know...he is versatile - someone will ****** him up.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

Be a perfect world if someone came in beat Yosh out, but I feel fairly solid about our OL even with another one gone/cut/released.

The Packers currently have only seven offensive lineman under contract for next season with Jenkins most likely missing at least part of the season and Van Lanen and Menet being unknowns. While it's probable Nijman will be retained the Packers need to add some more talent to the unit to succeed next season.

 

[tynimiller]

The Packers currently have only seven offensive lineman under contract for next season with Jenkins most likely missing at least part of the season and Van Lanen and Menet being unknowns. While it's probable Nijman will be retained the Packers need to add some more talent to the unit to succeed next season.

100% expect minimum one draft pick and UDFA could provide us multiple.

 

[PikeBadger]

Za'Darius was excellent in 2019 and 2020. His first year here, he should have been DPOY. But the move had to happen-- it was unavoidable.

Turner's release surprises me more. He doesn't save them much space and he was a quality, versatile OL in a league that's deprived of OL talent.

One wonders if it had as much to do with making way for younger guys as it did saving cap space. He likely would have been relegated to a backup role this season had he stayed, and that sometimes creates awkward dynamics in a locker room.

Agree, I read it as the staff feels the progress of the young guys on the o-line are ready for more playing time.

 

[PikeBadger]

Looks like its Bakh - Runyon - Myers - Patrick - Kelly/Nijman/Newman I think. Jenkins will b out for awhile.

Is Hanson still on the team?

 

[Dantés]

Is Hanson still on the team?

Yes he is.

 

[tynimiller]

Is Hanson still on the team?

Yes he is.

Technically yes, but he is most definitely only on it till the new league year starts. He is not here for 2022. Right now the depth guy behind Myers is Michael Menet (C)

 

[lambeaulambo]

Hansons?

 

[Deleted member 6794]

Agree, I read it as the staff feels the progress of the young guys on the o-line are ready for more playing time.

Which young guys are you referring to? There's only Van Lanen and Menet fitting that bill and I'm not confident in either of them.

 

[KiDcUdI]

Z got 4 years for 35M from the Ravens. Thats a steal of a deal if you ask me.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

Z got 4 years for 35M from the Ravens. Thats a steal of a deal if you ask me.

That depends on if his back is fully healed.

 

[tynimiller]

My bet is once the structure is released there won't be a ton of guaranteed money and Ravens I bet could wipe/cut from him after one if they had to and definitely after two .

 

[longtimefan]

Z got 4 years for 35M from the Ravens. Thats a steal of a deal if you ask me.

He isnt going there now