That part was expected. The Packers will go into 2016 with six roster-worthy receivers already on their depth chart. Those guys are Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb, Davante Adams, Jeff Janis, Jared Abbrederis and Ty Mongtomery.
You could argue that Davante Adams isn’t worthy of anyone’s roster and we wouldn’t blame you, but the fact of that matter is he’s a former second-round draft pick and he’s not getting released prior to his third season.
With all those bodies, there simply isn’t room for Jones.
What was actually unexpected in this development is the Packers telling Jones they’re moving on without him.