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Green Bay Packers: Five toughest cuts in 2018

By Brandon Carwile

GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 28: Josh Hawkins #28 of the Green Bay Packers breaks up a pass intended for Deonte Thompson #14 of the Chicago Bears in the third quarter at Lambeau Field on September 28, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 28: Josh Hawkins #28 of the Green Bay Packers breaks up a pass intended for Deonte Thompson #14 of the Chicago Bears in the third quarter at Lambeau Field on September 28, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 02: Ahmad Thomas #13 of the Oklahoma Sooners reacts after a play against the Auburn Tigers during the Allstate Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 2, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 02: Ahmad Thomas #13 of the Oklahoma Sooners reacts after a play against the Auburn Tigers during the Allstate Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 2, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

1. ILB Ahmad Thomas

Thomas’ name being called out for cuts was shocking to say the least after an impressive preseason. The former safety out of Oklahoma recorded nine tackles and seemed to fit the mold of the hybrid linebacker makeup the team tends to favor.

Thomas was signed to the practice squad late last season and expected to compete for the 53-man roster in 2018. New defensive coordinator Mike Pettine spoke highly of Thomas even calling him an “explosive athlete.” He fit the mold of the sub-package linebacker than can remain comfortable when dropping back in coverage.

When the Packers traded for Indianapolis Colts linebacker Antonio Morrison last week it was the first implication they wanted more from their current group of inside linebackers. Morrison, a two-year veteran, has far fewer risks attached to him having played in 31 career games.

Thomas a raw but profound athlete will have to wait a little longer for his first NFL appearance, but make no mistake, it is bound to happen.

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