There was great sadness at the news that Jordy Nelson would be leaving the Green Bay Packers after ten seasons with the team. Nelson leaves the team ranked fifth all-time in receiving yards (7,848 yards), third in receptions (550), and second in touchdowns (69). He was also a prominent figure in the community, taking over the charity softball game from Donald Driver after Driver retired.
Nelson joined the Packers as a second-round pick in 2008 but was released on Tuesday as a money saving option. Cutting Nelson freed up $10.