For the second time in three weeks, the Green Bay Packers released outside linebacker Justin Hollins the day before a game to make room for a new player on the 53-man roster.
On Saturday, the Packers released Hollins to make room for cornerback Eric Stokes, who was activated off the physically unable to perform list and will be available to play Sunday against the Denver Broncos. On Oct. 9, the Packers released Hollins in order to add running back Patrick Taylor to the 53-man roster ahead of facing the Raiders in Las Vegas. Taylor was released and Hollins added back to the roster a day later.
With Stokes ready to return and six outside linebackers on the roster, Hollins was the odd man out again.
A 2019 fifth-round pick of the Broncos, Hollins was on the field for 84 defensive snaps and 20 special teams snaps over the Packers’ first four games. He delivered two pressures, seven total tackles and two stops. On special teams, 15 of his 20 snaps came on punt return.
Once again off the roster, Hollins won’t get a chance to play against his former team.
It’s unclear if the Packers will have room to add Hollins back to the roster next week, or if the practice squad is an option. It’s possible this is the end of the road between the two parties. Rashan Gary is inching closer to a full-time role, rookie Lukas Van Ness and second-year edge rusher Kingsley Enagbare are dominating snaps with the second-team, and the Packers like Brenton Cox Jr. as a developmental player at the position.