News: Packers Release Mike Daniels
One day before the start of training camp, the Green Bay Packers announced the release of starting Defensive Tackle Mike Daniels per Adam Schefter
Surprise of day: Green Bay is releasing former Pro Bowl DT Mike Daniels, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 24, 2019
After being one of the Packers top defensive contributors over the past few season’s, Daniels suffered a down year, marred by injuries. After missing 6 games last season, the Packers decided to move on from the 30 year old. Here are some top reactions
#Packers coach Matt LaFleur said he believes Mike Daniels is still good player, but feels “really, really good” about interior DL depth. Not just Kenny Clark and newly extended Dean Lowry, but LaFleur pointed to versatility with Za’Darius Smith and Rashan Gary. Lotta guys inside.
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) July 24, 2019
There are a lot of reasons why Mike Daniels was a cut candidate
— Mike Renner (@PFF_Mike) July 24, 2019
– Foot injury
– 30 years old
– Down 2018
– Scheme fit
– Gary/Keke picks
– Dean Lowry extension
– $10+ million cap hit
But hard to skirt around the fact that they’re a worse team today than they were yesterday
Highest pressure percentage, interior D-Linemen (2015-18):
— Steve Palazzolo (@PFF_Steve) July 24, 2019
1. Aaron Donald 17.8%
2. Geno Atkins 14.8
3. Fletcher Cox 14.2
4. Chris Jones 13.3
5. Sheldon Richardson 12.6
6. Malik Jackson 12.3
7. Mike Daniels 12.1
8. Kawann Short 11.4
9. Jurrell Casey 11.0
10. Cameron Heyward 10.9
Who do you think is the best fit for Daniels? Comment below