Packers' first big roster cut couldn't have been any more obvious

Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts Joint Practice | Justin Casterline/GettyImages The Green Bay Packers have made their first notable roster cut on deadline day. General manager Brian Gutekunst and head coach Matt LaFleur are in the process of trimming the roster to 53 players, and they've now made a significant move.

According to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, the Packers are expected to release former first-round pick Isaiah Simmons. The linebacker was battling for the final roster spot at the position, but he misses out after a disappointing preseason.

The Packers' decision on Simmons felt inevitable after the second preseason game. LaFleur kept the veteran in the game deep into the…