The Green Bay Packers waited until well after the 4:00 PM Eastern Time deadline on Tuesday to reveal their first 53-man roster of the 2025 season, but fans now have a look at how the roster shapes up immediately after final cuts. The roster numbers break slightly in favor of the defense, with the team keeping 26 players on that side of the ball compared to 24 on offense and the usual three specialists.
Among the most notable cuts on Tuesday were a pair of veteran players whom the Packers signed as free agents this offseason. Neither wide receiver Mecole Hardman nor linebacker Isaiah Simmons made the 53, as they both failed to impress enough during training camp to warrant roster spots. The Packers kept guaranteed money to a minimum for both players, however, as the two combined for just $