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    Green Bay Packers Fans React to Za’Darius Smith Requesting His Release from Vikings

    Robin M AdamsBy Robin M AdamsMarch 10, 2023Updated:November 29, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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    Nov 20, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Za'Darius Smith (55) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
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    Former Green Bay Packers edge rusher Za’Darius Smith has requested that the Minnesota Vikings release him. Despite reports that the Vikings are not interested in doing so, Smith made a post on Twitter thanking Vikings fans for supporting him this season.

    I just want to say “Thank you!” to Skol Nation for an amazing season & experience! Thank you to all of my Teammates, Coaches & the entire Minnesota Vikings Organization! 💜 pic.twitter.com/LAVAy5jptS

    — Za'Darius Smith (@zadariussmith) March 9, 2023

    Packers fans, of course, remember the bad blood between Smith and the organization last year. First, Smith was not voted captain by his teammates. Then, he spent most of the 2021 season away from the team while he rehabbed an apparent back injury with his own medical team. When the Packers released him, he first agreed to return to the Baltimore Ravens, but backed out of that deal to sign with the Vikings. Now that a year has passed, he appears poised to move on from Minnesota after just one year.

    Green Bay Packers Fans React to Za’Darius Smith Wanting to Leave the Vikings

    As one might imagine, Packers fans had a field day with the news that Smith had requested a trade:

    Za'Darius Smith asking to be released:

    An annual tradition https://t.co/xuSEIqGsmn

    — Bruce Irons (@BruceIronsNFL) March 9, 2023

    “Za’Darius Smith asking to be released: An annual tradition”

    Now Za’Darius Smith wants out of Minnesota?! The #Packers made the right decision not bringing him back. Younger isn’t always better, but it’s nice Green Bay went that route in this situation.

    — Josh Knegendorf (@joshk70) March 10, 2023

    “Now Za’Darius Smith wants out of Minnesota?! The #Packers made the right decision not bringing him back. Younger isn’t always better, but it’s nice Green Bay went that route in this situation.”

    Is Za’Darius Smith the biggest “Drama Queen” in the league?

    My Column: https://t.co/GxLefZoFrL

    — Jacob 🏈🎄❄️ (@NotionsOfJacob) March 9, 2023

    “Is Za’Darius Smith the biggest “Drama Queen” in the league?”

    Za’Darius Smith causing problems within his own organization? Noooooo… I never could have seen this coming

    — Jack (@YelichWasRobbed) March 9, 2023

    “Za’Darius Smith causing problems within his own organization? Noooooo… I never could have seen this coming”

    Za'Darius Smith try not causing conflict within a team challenge https://t.co/ImYmyWpVAN

    — sam 🏳️‍🌈 (@junkityy) March 9, 2023

    “Za’Darius Smith try not causing conflict within a team challenge.”

    Za’Darius Smith going to the Vikings for one year just to spite the Packers then lose in the first round and ask to be released is just too funny.

    — Ian 😇 🧀 (@halocheesehead) March 9, 2023

    “Za’Darius Smith going to the Vikings for one year just to spite the Packers then lose in the first round and ask to be released is just too funny.”

    Za’Darius Smith don’t want that Packer smoke twice a year 😂

    — Hickey (@Hickey93) March 9, 2023

    “Za’Darius Smith don’t want that Packer smoke twice a year”

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