Packers Reportedly Release OL Justin McCray and QB DeShone Kizer

As part of their roster cutdown before the start of the new season, the Green Bay Packers are reportedly releasing offensive lineman Justin McCray and quarterback DeShone Kizer.

Over the past two seasons, McCray has played in 25 games and started 13 of them for Green Bay.

The Packers are releasing versatile O-lineman Justin McCray, a source told ESPN. McCray has played in 25 games (13 starts) over the last 2 seasons. Tough spot for McCray, who was forced to play all 55 snaps in Thursday's preseason finale only to get let... https://t.co/RO4MdPMoBA
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) August 31, 2019

The 27-year-old hoss played in all 55 snaps for the Packers in their preseason finale on Thursday, but clearly did not do enough to keep his job.

McCray will be one of the more intriguing lineman on the open market due to his versatility. He's lined up at all positions on the line except at left tackle for Green Bay.

Packers are releasing QB DeShone Kizer, sources tell @RobDemovsky and me.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 31, 2019

Kizer lasted one season in Green Bay after being acquired from the Cleveland Browns. The 23-year-old QB struggled in three games last season, completing only 20 of 42 attempts with no touchdowns and two interceptions.

The release of Kizer means the Packers will go with Tim Boyle as the primary backup to Aaron Rodgers.