Packers release former Georgia linebacker ahead of NFL draft

TL;DR

The Green Bay Packers have released linebacker Jamon Johnson ahead of the 2026 NFL draft. Johnson, who played two games in the 2025 season, primarily spent the year on the practice squad.

Key points

Packers release linebacker Jamon Johnson
Johnson played two games in the 2025 season
He recorded 10 tackles in his first NFL start
Release gives Packers flexibility for undrafted free agents
Decision comes ahead of the 2026 NFL draft

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The Green Bay Packers are moving on from former Georgia Bulldogs inside linebacker Jamon Johnson, who spent the final season of his college career with the Kentucky Wildcats.

Johnson appeared in two games for the Packers ruing the 2025 NFL season. He posted 10 tackles and a pass deflection, all of which game in Week 18 against the Minnesota Vikings as Green Bay rested key players ahead of the NFL playoffs. Johnson's 10-tackle performance was part of his first career NFL start.

Johnson primarily spent the 2025 NFL season on the Packers' practice squad. Green Bay's decision to release Johnson comes shortly before the 2026 NFL draft. Moving on from Johnson gives Green Bay more flexibility to sign undrafted free agents.

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson (10) on the field during the game against the Missouri Tigers

Along with Johnson, the Packers released two more practice squad members (tight end McCallan Castles and cornerback Tyron Herring).

Johnson is not the only linebacker with Georgia ties that Green Bay moved on from this offseason. The Packers let former first-round pick Quay Walker walk in free agency. Walker signed a three-year, $40.5 million contract with the .

Q&A

Why did the Packers release Jamon Johnson?

The Packers released Jamon Johnson to gain flexibility for signing undrafted free agents ahead of the 2026 NFL draft.

What were Jamon Johnson's stats during his time with the Packers?

Jamon Johnson recorded 10 tackles and a pass deflection in two games during the 2025 NFL season, all in his first career NFL start against the Minnesota Vikings.

What impact does Jamon Johnson's release have on the Packers' roster?

Releasing Jamon Johnson allows the Packers to create space on their roster, potentially enabling them to sign more undrafted free agents after the NFL draft.