The Green Bay Packers have access to a substantial pool of newly available players following Sunday’s NFL roster cutdown deadline. Many of these athletes visited Green Bay during the pre-draft evaluation process in recent years, giving the organization familiarity with their skills and backgrounds.
Among the released candidates are quarterbacks Hendon Hooker and Sean Clifford, running backs including rookie prospect Damon Bankston, and receivers Anthony Smith and Samori Toure. On the defensive side, linebacker Trevin Wallace—a 2024 third-round pick who started 12 games for the Carolina Panthers last season—headlines the available talent. Edge rusher Michael Heldman and cornerback D’Arco Perkins-McAllister also entered the free agent market Sunday.
The Packers have demonstrated a pattern of targeting their pre-draft visitors throughout the roster construction process. Tight end Josh Whyle exemplifies this approach, initially signed to the practice squad before eventually earning a spot on the initial 53-man roster. Offensive linemen Kiran Amegadjie and Esa Pole present potential depth options for the offensive line, while safety Jammie Robinson and Chris Edmonds represent available secondary candidates.
As teams continue announcing their final roster decisions, additional players who visited Green Bay during the evaluation period may become available. The organization’s established history of converting pre-draft visits into eventual roster additions suggests they will likely pursue several names from this emerging pool of talent.
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