The Green Bay Packers are moving on from former Georgia Bulldogs inside linebacker Jamon Johnson, who spent the final season of his college career with the Kentucky Wildcats.
Johnson appeared in two games for the Packers ruing the 2025 NFL season. He posted 10 tackles and a pass deflection, all of which game in Week 18 against the Minnesota Vikings as Green Bay rested key players ahead of the NFL playoffs. Johnson's 10-tackle performance was part of his first career NFL start.
Johnson primarily spent the 2025 NFL season on the Packers' practice squad. Green Bay's decision to release Johnson comes shortly before the 2026 NFL draft. Moving on from Johnson gives Green Bay more flexibility to sign undrafted free agents.
Along with Johnson, the Packers released two more practice squad members (tight end McCallan Castles and cornerback Tyron Herring).
Johnson is not the only linebacker with Georgia ties that Green Bay moved on from this offseason. The Packers let former first-round pick Quay Walker walk in free agency. Walker signed a three-year, $40.5 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders.
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