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Packers Wish Veteran LB Happy Birthday, Cut Him 3 Hours Later

Most NFL teams are undergoing a honeymoon period at training camp as players hope to carve out roster spots for the regular season. Highlights are showcased, lofty expectations are formulated, and generalized optimism is present at the end of July.

But then the Green Bay Packers came along.

Packers Wish Veteran LB Happy Birthday, Cut Him 3 Hours Later

The Packers social media team wished a happy birthday to veteran outside linebacker Jonathan Garvin shortly before 8:00 am Friday — and then released him three hours later. Not a good look.

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Aug 25, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne (4) is tackled by Green Bay Packers linebacker Jonathan Garvin (53) and cornerback Kiondre Thomas (43) during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.