The Green Bay Packers have released linebacker Christian Kirksey and offensive lineman Rick Wagner as part of their ongoing effort to address salary cap issues. The moves clear just under $10 million in cap space for 2021 — about $5.6 million for Kirksey and $4.25 million for Wagner — leaving the team about $11.5 million over a potential $180 million cap.
Both Kirksey and Wagner came aboard as free agent signings last year, and both played fairly significant roles in the 2020 season.
Kirksey started 11 games for the Packers last season, playing 548 snaps on defense.