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Post Draft Moves

Packers cut one, sign two

by Mark Daniels

Two young players who showed promise in 2019 will be back with the Packers this fall.  Wide Receiver Allen Lazard and defensive back Chandon Sullivan both signed their exclusive rights free agent tender with the team on Monday.   

Lazard worked his way into the receiver rotation last year after the Packers acquired him off waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars.  He finished with 35 receptions for 477 yards and three touchdowns.

Sullivan, the second year player from Georgia State, became a role player in the secondary and wound up with 30 tackles and one interception.   

Both players will receive one year contracts and Sullivan's signing might spell the end of the line for 36 year old veteran Tramon Williams.

The Packers on Monday also announced the release of rookie quarterback Manny Wilkins from Arizona State.   Wilkins was also cut last summer after an encouraging training camp and was brought back on to the team's practice squad where he spent the entire season.      

That leaves the Packers with four quarterbacks on their roster, Aaron Rodgers, last year's backup Tim Boyle, number one draft choice Jordan Love and Jalen Morton, a rookie free agent signed after the draft from Prairie View A&M.

Mark Daniels

I’ve got Green and Gold in my blood having grown up in Titletown and it’s been a treat watching and covering sports from the Packers to the preps for you in Green Bay for Midwest Communications.
As a kid, I chased Packer players for autographs, I’m still chasing ‘em now for quotes on the big play or big game. I’ve had the opportunity to cover Super Bowls, the World Series, Stanley Cup Finals, NBA playoffs and major championship golf over the years but I get just as much enjoyment following the college scene at UWGB or St. Norbert, the Green Bay Gamblers and high school sports.
Our prep coverage was honored as the best of 2007 reinforcing our commitment to give these hard working boys and girls their due.
My work has also been recognized by the Associated Press and Wisconsin Broadcasters Association with several achievement awards.
Outside of the studio, off the field or away from the gym, I’ve had the pleasure of helping dozens of organizations over the years. I’ve served as race announcer and master of ceremonies at the Bellin Run almost from it’s beginning, spoken to various service clubs and hosted charity golf events or team banquets.
My wife Kari and I have raised two active children which has kept us involved in both school and club athletics for nearly 15 years. Chances are you’ll see me on a golf course when the weather’s nice. My roots are deep and that’s why I’m so enthusiastic about this area’s sporting scene, and as I often say, “Watching kids play games helps keep me young!”
Thanks for listening and see you at the game.