He’s not the only veteran roster cut in Green Bay that has drawn criticism, especially under the volatile former general manager Ted Thompson’s leadership. However, it is still uncommon for a distinguished veteran to give up what is usually expected to be one or two more excellent years to come.

First-year general manager Brian Gutekunst made the tough decision to part ways with wide receiver Jordy Nelson, who was scheduled to turn 33 and make over $9.25 million (with a $12 million cap hit), one day before free agency opened in 2018. His exit cleared the way for