The Green Bay Packers haven’t shied away releasing or moving on from players when they feel it is time. That has been the case with lesser known players as well as fan favorites. You don’t have to look further than the last few off-seasons when the Packers moved on from David Bakhtiari, Aaron Jones, Davante Adams, and Aaron Rodgers.
However, today it was announced that Green Bay is parting ways with a 28-year-old veteran.
The Green Bay Packers Move On From 28-Year-Old Wide Receiver
![BREAKING: The Green Bay Packers Move On From 28-Year-Old Veteran (Report) 2 Wide receiver Alex McGough (2) is shown during organized team activities Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. © Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK](https://wisportsheroics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/USATSI_23341141_168400517_lowres-903x600.jpg)
Right before training camp begins, the Green Bay Packers have completed their roster. In an announcement on Friday, the Packers announced the signings of wide receivers Rory Starkey and Jalen Wayne.
Alex McGough, a former USFL MVP quarterback turned receiver, was waived/injured to make room for these moves. As a result of Kenneth Odumegwu’s roster exemption through the International Pathway Program, the team now has 91 players.
Alex McGough’s departure was a bit of a surprise. After hamstring injury in the offseason, he will return to Green Bay’s injured reserve if waivers clear. Usually, in such cases, Green Bay later agrees to waive the player after reaching an injury settlement.
A former member of the Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Houston Texans, McGough spent nine seasons in the NFL. He played two seasons in the USFL for the Birmingham Stallions, where he was the league’s MVP in 2023. A number of NFL teams were interested in him following that season, he chose to sign with the Packers.
![BREAKING: The Green Bay Packers Move On From 28-Year-Old Veteran (Report) 3 Green Bay Packers running back Nate McCrary (46) quarterback Alex McGough (17) celebrate a fourth quarter touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during their preseason football game Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay defeated Seattle 19-15. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin](https://wisportsheroics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/USATSI_21282244_168400517_lowres-517x600.jpg)
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