GREEN BAY - A feel-good story a year ago, Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Cole Madison was released Friday along with fullback Jordan Jones.
Madison, a fifth-round pick in 2018 (No.138 overall), stepped away from the NFL as a rookie to address his mental health. He returned before camp last year and made the initial 53-man roster, though he never played in a game.
Madison tore his ACL late in the season and was placed on injured reserve. He was released after failing his physical.
Madison is the third member of general manager Brian Gutekunst's inaugural 11-player draft class no longer with the team, joining receiver J'Mon Moore and outside linebacker Kendall Donnerson.