The Packers made it official this morning, announcing the release of outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith.
Coming off season in which he played only 37 snaps because of a back injury, Smith was set to make $14.5 million in 2022. Releasing him provides the Packers with $15.28 million in cap savings.
“We want to thank Za’Darius for his contributions to the Packers over the past three seasons,” Packers GM Brian Gutekunst said in the team release. “He came in and made an immediate impact on this football team, helping the team win three straight division titles.