On Wednesday, the same day the Green Bay Packers began training camp, it was reported that Green Bay has released veteran defensive lineman Mike Daniels. Before trading Daniels the Packers did try to trade him, but there were no takers.
Green Bay Packers Release Mike Daniels
The Packers selected Daniels, out of Iowa, in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft. In his time in Green Bay the defensive end amassed 29 sacks in 102 games, along with two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and 236 total tackles. Daniels started 72 games in his time with the Packers, but only played in 10 games (he missed the final six contests) last season due to a foot injury.
Daniels had signed a four-year extension in 2015 and was due to make around $7.6 million this season. His salary cap hit would have been approximately $10.7 million in 2019. Both a roster bonus of $500,000 and a workout bonus of $400,000 have already been paid to Daniels. After this move the Packers will take a cap hit of $2.8 million in dead money this season. This move frees up around $8.3 million in cap space for the Packers.
Due to Daniels missing time last season with that foot injury, him now being 30 years old and Green Bay acquiring some high-priced additions this off-season, it seemed like the writing was on the wall for Daniels’ time in Green Bay. On Tuesday, the day before the Packers released Daniels, they signed Dean Lowry to a three-year, $20.325 million deal. The Packers also have Kenny Clark and Montravius Adams under contract and signed, respectively, through the 2020 season.
It is unlikely Daniels will make the same money he was scheduled to make, but the former Pro Bowler should find a landing spot soon.
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