During training camp and the preseason, the NFL can be a challenging environment where tough decisions are made regarding roster cuts and player retention.
Recently, the Green Bay Packers released defensive lineman Jonathan Gavin, who had been with the team for three years. Despite his limited starts and being a seventh-round draft pick, the timing of his release on Friday held particular significance – it was his birthday.
With ironic timing, the Packers had actually tweeted a birthday message to Garvin earlier in the day. This situation is not unique, as players have been cut or traded at awkward times before.
Smile, it's your birthday! ?#GoPackGo | #SmileLikeAPro pic.twitter.com/YQqGfWVwiN
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) July 28, 2023
Packers released Jonathan Garvin.
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) July 28, 2023
For instance, the Las Vegas Raiders traded Darren Waller shortly after his marriage to Kelsey Plum, who also plays in Las Vegas. Additionally, the New England Patriots released wide receiver Tiquan Underwood just a day before Super Bowl 46, only to re-sign him a few days later.
Packers fans had something to say about this:
the audacity to release him after wishing him happy birthday ??
— Chri$ ? (@ChrisWithTheW) July 28, 2023
— John DeSomma (@JohnDesomma12) July 28, 2023
Another L for the 32nd ranked social media team ?????
— John DeSomma (@JohnDesomma12) July 28, 2023
Why even make the post if you were gonna cut him
— Dallas Sports Fan (@DakToCD88) July 28, 2023
— Jason (@JasonWard23) July 28, 2023
Hopefully, Garvin can find solace in other activities to distract from the disappointment of losing his job on his special day.
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