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Packers' cuts include Herron, Morency (with photos)

The Capital Times  —  8/30/2008 8:25 pm

The Green Bay Packers released 19 players on Saturday as part of their roster cutdown, most notably running backs Noah Herron and Vernand Morency.

The team also placed three players on injured reserve, including guard Junius Coston, as it trimmed its roster to the 53-player limit.

Also released Saturday were wide receiver Jake Allen, cornerback Scorpio Babers, defensive tackle Conrad Bolston, center Brennen Carvalho, safety Tyrone Culver, linebacker Spencer Havner, tight end Joey Haynos, guard Ryan Keenan, linebacker Danny Lansanah, defensive tackle Alfred Malone, defensive tackle Daniel Muir, cornerback Joe Porter, wide receiver Johnny Quinn, wide receiver Taj Smith, wide receiver Brett Swain, tackle Orrin Thompson and fullback Corey White. 

In addition to Coston, defensive tackle Rodney Allen and long snapper J.J. Jansen were placed on injured reserve.

The Capital Times  —  8/30/2008 8:25 pm