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Breaking down the Packers’ 6 roster moves made since final cuts

Over the last two days, the Green Bay Packers showed why the first 53-man roster — which was released on Tuesday — is so often called the “initial” 53-man roster.

Not counting signings to the practice squad, Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has already made six different roster transactions since turning in his initial roster on Tuesday afternoon.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the six moves, one by one:

Released LB Tariq Carpenter

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Green Bay Packers linebacker Tariq Carpenter (24) reacts after helping break up a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cade Johnson (88) during their preseason football game Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.