Linebacker Nick Perry will be a free agent after the Green Bay Packers released him Tuesday.
The Packers announced their decision to part ways with the 28-year-old after seven seasons.
Green Bay has spent the early free-agent negotiating period upgrading its linebacker corps. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported the team is expected to sign Za'Darius Smith after the new league year begins at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday. ESPN's Rob Demovsky added Preston Smith is expected to join Green Bay as well.
Perry was the Packers' first-round pick in 2012 at No.