Packers Cut Ties With $48 Million Ex-Starter After Just 1 Season

The team is designating Nate Hobbs' release as a post-June 1 move to maximize cap savings.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Green Bay Packers have released cornerback Nate Hobbs, who they signed to a $48 million contract last offseason, after just one season with the team. ESPN's Rob Demovsky reported the Packers are designating Hobbs' release as a post-June 1 move, which will provide the team with around $8.84 million in cap savings.

Why it matters

The Packers' decision to part ways with Hobbs after just one season highlights the team's struggles to find a consistent starting cornerback opposite All-Pro Jaire Alexander. The move also demonstrates the Packers' commitment to managing their salary cap effectively, even if it means moving on from high-priced free agent signings that don't pan out.

The details

Hobbs started the first five games of the 2025 season for the Packers but missed Week 1 and four other games due to knee injuries. After returning from injury, he landed on injured reserve at the end of December. In 11 games overall, Hobbs registered 27 combined tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and 2 pass defenses.

  • Hobbs signed a $48 million contract with the Packers prior to the 2025 season.
  • Hobbs started the first 5 games of the 2025 season for the Packers.
  • Hobbs missed Week 1 and 4 other games due to knee injuries.
  • Hobbs was placed on injured reserve at the end of December 2025.

The players

Nate Hobbs

A cornerback who signed a $48 million contract with the Green Bay Packers prior to the 2025 season but was released after just one year with the team.

Jaire Alexander

An All-Pro cornerback for the Green Bay Packers.

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What they’re saying

“ESPN's Rob Demovsky reported the Green Bay Packers released cornerback Nate Hobbs with a post-June 1 designation on Tuesday.”

— Rob Demovsky, ESPN reporter (ESPN)

What’s next

The Packers' decision to release Hobbs with a post-June 1 designation will provide the team with around $8.84 million in cap savings, which will become available in June.

The takeaway

The Packers' decision to move on from Nate Hobbs after just one season highlights the team's ongoing struggles to find a consistent starting cornerback opposite Jaire Alexander. The move also demonstrates the Packers' commitment to managing their salary cap effectively, even if it means parting ways with high-priced free agent signings that don't pan out as expected.