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Green Bay, WI – The Green Bay Packers capped their preseason with a decisive 20–7 win over the Seattle Seahawks, but the postgame headlines quickly shifted from the field to the front office’s roster decisions.
With the NFL’s cutdown deadline looming, Green Bay began trimming its roster. While preseason victories provide optimism, the coaching staff emphasized performance and reliability over reputation, signaling difficult choices were coming before the August 26 deadline.
Among the most surprising moves was the release of a player signed during the offseason to add depth and veteran presence. Once expected to bring championship experience and speed, he couldn’t seize his opportunity this summer.
Despite occasional flashes in practice, inconsistency in game action proved costly. Ball security issues, limited production, and stiff competition within the wide receiver group all contributed to a decision that now reshapes the depth chart.
That player was Mecole Hardman, a former Kansas City Chief and three-time Super Bowl champion. Signed to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million, he was touted as one of Green Bay’s most intriguing offseason additions.
Hardman’s preseason, however, fell short of expectations. Across three contests, he recorded just two receptions for 27 yards, along with only 10 punt return yards. Two muffed punts against the Jets raised immediate concerns about reliability.
The crowded receiver room also played a role. With Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson, and Dontayvion Wicks solidifying spots, plus rookies Matthew Golden, Malik Heath, and Savion Williams impressing, Hardman faced an uphill battle to make the 53-man roster.
By moving on early, the Packers give Hardman time to seek another opportunity elsewhere. For Green Bay, the decision reinforces confidence in its young core, while highlighting that experience alone cannot guarantee a place on the final roster.