Packers release QB Danny Etling from 90-man roster

The Green Bay Packers released quarterback Danny Etling from the 90-man roster on Sunday, leaving the backup battle behind Jordan Love between fifth-round pick Sean Clifford and USFL MVP Alex McGough at this point of training camp.

Coach Matt LaFleur stressed the challenge of giving reps to four different quarterbacks. Etling became the odd man out following Saturday night’s “Family Night” practice at Lambeau Field.

Etling, 29, returned to the Packers in January of 2022. He spent the entire 2022 season as the No. 3 quarterback on the practice squad behind Aaron Rodgers and Love.

Clifford, a rookie out of Penn State, has impressed during training camp. The Packers also like the physical tools…