Packers release CB Rico Gafford during final roster cuts

The Green Bay Packers will almost certainly carry five cornerbacks on the team’s initial 53-man roster.

According to Bill Huber of SI.com, the Packers are releasing cornerback Rico Gafford during final roster cutdowns on Tuesday.

Gafford played 96 snaps on defense and 25 on special teams over three preseason games. He gave up six catches for 153 yards and two touchdowns in coverage.

Gafford joins Kiondre Thomas and Kabion Ento among the Packers’ cuts. That leaves Jaire Alexander, Rasul Douglas, Eric Stokes, Keisean Nixon and Shemar Jean-Charles as the five leftover cornerbacks and the expected five on the first 53.

Gafford, a converted wide receiver, brought terrific speed and special teams…