Packers Release 3 Players Ahead of NFL Draft

Green Bay makes roster moves as they prepare for upcoming draft

Apr. 17, 2026 at 8:07pm

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The Green Bay Packers have announced the release of three players from their 91-man offseason roster: tight end McCallan Castles, linebacker Jamon Johnson, and cornerback Tyron Herring. Johnson, a highly-rated undrafted free agent in 2025, was a practice squad member who saw game action late in the season.

Why it matters

These roster moves by the Packers come as they prepare for the upcoming NFL Draft, where they currently hold 8 picks. The releases open up roster spots for potential draft picks or undrafted free agent signings.

The details

Castles and Herring were part-time practice squad players for the Packers in 2025, while Johnson was a practice squad member who got into game action in Weeks 13 and 18. Johnson received the second-most guaranteed money among the Packers' 2025 undrafted free agent signings, behind only nose tackle Nazir Stackhouse.

  • The Packers announced the roster moves on Friday, April 17, 2026.

The players

McCallan Castles

A tight end who was a part-time practice squad player for the Packers in 2025.

Jamon Johnson

A linebacker who was a highly-rated undrafted free agent signing by the Packers in 2025, spending the season on the practice squad and seeing game action in Weeks 13 and 18.

Tyron Herring

A cornerback who was a part-time practice squad player for the Packers in 2025.

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What’s next

With these three players released, the Packers' offseason roster now stands at 74 total players. They currently have 8 draft picks in the upcoming NFL Draft, which would leave them with 9 available roster spots for either veteran or undrafted free agent signings after the draft.

The takeaway

The Packers' roster moves ahead of the NFL Draft indicate they are evaluating their depth chart and making room for potential new additions through the draft and free agency.