Green Bay Packers: 5 veteran candidates to get cut from the roster

ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 08: Cole Beasley #11 of the Dallas Cowboys pulls in a pass ahead of Davon House #31 of the Green Bay Packers on the way to a touchdown in the first quarter of a football game at AT&T Stadium on October 8, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

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2. Brett Hundley

One year ago, Brett Hundley was seen in a favorable light by fans and team brass alike. Now, he’s seen as a weak link not even worthy of holding the backup quarterback spot. My how the times have changed.

The Packers traded former first-rounder Damarious Randall to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for DeShone Kizer. Kizer appears to have a sizeable lead on the backup spot to former MVP Aaron Rodgers.

If that’s the case, look for Hundley to get cut at the end of the preseason. Historically, Mike McCarthy only prefers to take two quarterbacks into the regular season. That allows him to carry an extra wide receiver or cornerback which is especially important this season.

Even though the Packers also released Joe Callahan, look for them to bring him (or another quarterback) back to the practice squad so they can keep another thrower under their wing.

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