Packers Release Rookie Draft Pick Despite Adding Him to 53-Man Roster After Micah Parsons Trade

The Green Bay Packers continue to shuffle their roster in the wake of the blockbuster trade for Micah Parsons. The move has already forced unexpected adjustments just days before the 2025 regular season begins.

Final cutdown day was supposed to bring clarity. Green Bay initially filled out its 53-man roster with a balance of youth and experience, showing faith in a handful of young players who impressed during camp and preseason.

But the Parsons trade shifted priorities instantly. The Packers suddenly valued linebacker depth more than extra insurance in the secondary, and one rookie’s celebration quickly turned into disappointment before Week 1.

That rookie was cornerback Micah Robinson, a seventh-round draft pick who initially survived final cuts over Corey Ballentine and Kalen King. Less than 24 hours later, he was released to make room for roster balance.

Robinson will now head to waivers, with a chance another team could claim him. If not, Green Bay is expected to bring him back on the practice squad to continue his development in the background.

The decision illustrates how Parsons’ arrival has reshaped the roster. Rather than carrying a sixth cornerback, the Packers prioritized their linebacker group behind Parsons, Quay Walker, and Isaiah McDuffie, bolstering flexibility in defensive rotations.

Still, the move leaves Green Bay thinner at corner. Keisean Nixon, Carrington Valentine, Kamal Hadden, Bo Melton, and Nate Hobbs remain, but Hobbs is still recovering from knee surgery and may not be ready for Week 1.

For the Packers, the message is clear: landing Parsons required sacrifices. Robinson became the first casualty of Green Bay’s recalibrated roster — a reminder of how quickly fortunes can change in the NFL.