Green Bay Packers: 5 biggest surprises from initial 53-man roster

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 10: Jake Kumerow #16 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates a first down against the Carolina Panthers during the third quarter in the game at Lambeau Field on November 10, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – NOVEMBER 10: Jake Kumerow #16 of the Green Bay Packers runs with the ball after a catch against the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter in the game at Lambeau Field on November 10, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

1. Jake Kumerow

Pour one out for our guy Jake Kumerow whose run as a member of the Packers appears to have come to an end after he was let go on Saturday. Without a doubt, Kumerow’s release was the biggest surprise on the initial 53-man roster.

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Kumerow spent the last two seasons with the Packers after playing for UW-Whitewater. During his time in Green Bay, he caught 20 receptions for 322 yards and two touchdowns. Although he was beloved by the fans, that’s not exactly a great resumé he can hang his hat on. And at 28-years-old, it’s not like he’s a spring chicken with a lot of room to grow. As painful as this was, it was probably the correct call.

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