When word broke on Tuesday that the Packers were releasing veteran defensive lineman Ricky Jean Francois, it seemed that the reason for the move might be the need to open a roster spot for wide receiver Geronimo Allison‘s return from suspension.
Later in the day, though, the team announced that Allison would be replacing cornerback Ladarius Gunter on the 53-man roster. They didn’t announce the Jean Francois move on Tuesday at all, but they finally went forward with it on Wednesday.
The replacement on the active roster for Jean Francois is offensive lineman Adam Pankey, who has been promoted from the practice squad.