Packers announces release of center Cole Schneider and cornerback Donte Vaughn

With week one of the NFL preseason in the book, the Green Bay Packers are preparing for their week two matchup against the New Orleans Saints on Friday. And as the Packers prepare for their evening showdown later in the week, they have announced some more roster moves on Monday.

According to general manager Brian Gutekunst, Green Bay has released center Cole Schneider and cornerback Donte Vaughn.

The Packers picked up Schneider shortly after the 2022 NFL Draft as an undrafted rookie signing out of UCF. The former Knight checked off some of the boxes Green Bay looks for in an offensive lineman; in that, he can play multiple spots on the line. Unfortunately, despite getting some praise from head coach Matt LaFleur earlier in the offseason, Schneider’s run with the Packers is over for now.

Vaughn was picked up by the Packers this offseason after spending the start of his career with the Los Angeles Chargers. Vaughn is also a former undrafted rookie signee from the 2020 NFL Draft.

These kinds of roster moves are pretty standard as teams begin to trim down towards the 53-man roster number requirement to start the regular season. For now, these two individuals are not a part of Green Bay’s plans for the future. However, the opportunity does present itself; we could see either one or both a part of the Packers practice squad to start the regular season.

Packers activate Elgton Jenkins, Robert Tonyan, Christian Watson from PUP list

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has revealed that three key members of their offensive production have been removed from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. Those removed include offensive linemen Elgton Jenkins, tight end Robert Tonyan and rookie wideout Christian Watson are now available to participate in individual drills and walk-through participation.

“It’s the next step in the process … We’re excited about it,” LaFleur said, via the team’s website. “I think the guys are really excited about it as well. They’re going to feel more a part of it. But we’re still going to make sure we do it the right way. You’re talking about significant injuries and certainly their health and safety is at the forefront of every decision we make.”

Those are just three of the nine names that were originally placed on the list prior to the start of training camp. Mason Crosby, Dean Lowry, Kylin Hill, Hauati Pututau, Randy Ramsey, and Patrick Taylor all remain on the list for various reasons as the first week of preseason action wraps up.