Alonzo Highsmith was considered one of the potential internal candidates to succeed Ted Thompson as general manager of the Green Bay Packers. Still, Highsmith is leaving to take a job with the Cleveland Browns.
Alonzo Highsmith, the #Packers long-time senior personnel executive, is expected to join GM John Dorsey's staff with the Cleveland Browns, a source said. Currently working out the final details. A major loss for Packers scouting department.
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) January 2, 2018
Highsmith was with the Packers for 19 seasons and was hired by Ron Wolf.