Packers release WRs DeAngelo Yancey, Malachi Dupre, & Max McCaffrey

It appears the Green Bay Packers will carry five receivers into the opening game of the regular season.

In perhaps the toughest cutdown at the wide receiver position in recent memory, the Green Bay Packers have reportedly released 2017 draft picks DeAngelo Yancey and Malachi Dupre, in addition to roster-hopefuls Max McCaffrey and Michael Clark.

The moves should be a good omen for former draft picks Jeff Janis and Trevor Davis, whose special teams value carries significant weight for their individual roster chances.

Releasing both rookie draft picks is a surprising move for Ted Thompson and company, as the team rarely cuts rookies drafted in the fifth round or higher. Yancey, a fifth round pick…