Packers release CB Makinton Dorleant

[Deleted member 6794]

The team released the cornerback on Tuesday because he failed a physical.

http://www.jsonline.com/story/sport...rop-dorleant-after-failed-physical/100342842/

 

[yooperpackfan]

The team released the cornerback on Tuesday because he failed a physical.

http://www.jsonline.com/story/sport...rop-dorleant-after-failed-physical/100342842/

Certainly an insignificant personnel transaction.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

Certainly an insignificant personnel transaction.

Well, Dorleant was important enough for the team to bring him back from injured reserve to the active roster last season.

 

[XPack]

Well, Dorleant was important enough for the team to bring him back from injured reserve to the active roster last season.

That's probably more to our weakness in that position than because of his strengths.

 

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[swhitset]

Well, Dorleant was important enough for the team to bring him back from injured reserve to the active roster last season.

and that transaction closed the book on Lacy and Shields last year.... I have no idea what the relative health of either of them was at that point, but it seemed significant at the time that the Packers chose to bring in Dorleant instead of hoping to get back either Shields or Lacy for the playoff run.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

and that transaction closed the book on Lacy and Shields last year.... I have no idea what the relative health of either of them was at that point, but it seemed significant at the time that the Packers chose to bring in Dorleant instead of hoping to get back either Shields or Lacy for the playoff run.

Well, Shields has yet to clear the concussion protocol and there were several reports there was no chance Lacy could have returned last season.

 

[AmishMafia]

Probably clearing roster space for some FA signings.

 

[Half Empty]

Yup, only 25 or so open at the moment.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

Probably clearing roster space for some FA signings.

The Packers currently have 63 players on the roster. With teams being allowed to have 90 guys under contract during the offseason there was no need to release Dorleant to sign a free agent.

 

[swhitset]

Well, Shields has yet to clear the concussion protocol and there were several reports there was no chance Lacy could have returned last season.

probably true.... but at the time it did seem significant. The Packers probably knew neither player would be able to play again that year... or at all in the case of Shields...

 

[Favre>Rodgers259]

Why drag out the obvious, kid wasn't going to make it this year; especially if we add 1 or more CBs in the Draft/FA.

Honestly if I were TT I'd be taking a good look at Tracy Porter for cheap.

 

[OldSchool101]

I also wonder if his offseason antics didn't help him part ways. Convenient timing..this physical

 

[Deleted member 6794]

Honestly if I were TT I'd be taking a good look at Tracy Porter for cheap.

No, thanks. Porter has been struggling for several seasons running.

 

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For one last time... LOL

 

[Favre>Rodgers259]

No, thanks. Porter has been struggling for several seasons running.

He's an upgrade over Dorleant though.

Keep in mind Porter has been struggling as a starting CB in the NFL, he may do fine as a 3rd or 4th option on the depth chart. Dorleant was just trying to remain relevant.

It also may be a scheme/coaching issue as Tracy Porter was a starting CB for the Saints for roughly 3-4 years which also resulted in a SB ring.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

He's an upgrade over Dorleant though.

While it's true that Porter is an upgrade over Dorleant that's hardly an endorsement for the Packers to sign him.

 

[brandon2348]

Don't we have enough no.3 or no.4 options at corner already?

Packer need a no.1

 

[Ogsponge]

Don't we have enough no.3 or no.4 options at corner already?

Packer need a no.1

#1 cornerback? I suppose next you're going to tell me that unicorns, fairies, and goblins are real too?

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

Dorleant will be back....we need him on the Practice Squad so that he can be relied upon to start alongside Herb Waters by midseason.

 

[Poppa San]

The team released the cornerback on Tuesday because he failed a physical.

Or he was no longer "Packer people" and the team needed a palatable excuse: http://www.kwwl.com/story/35000577/2017/03/26/witness-at-least-one-tased-on-college-hill

According to the Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office, Deiondre' Hall and Makinton Dorleant were arrested Saturday night in Cedar Falls.

 

[yooperpackfan]

Well, Dorleant was important enough for the team to bring him back from injured reserve to the active roster last season.

He was a warm body, nothing more.
By that time I guess he was the best warm body available.

 

[HardRightEdge]

The Packers currently have 63 players on the roster. With teams being allowed to have 90 guys under contract during the offseason there was no need to release Dorleant to sign a free agent.

I think he was joking. D*mn that dead pan humor sans imoji.

 

[HardRightEdge]

Or he was no longer "Packer people" and the team needed a palatable excuse: http://www.kwwl.com/story/35000577/2017/03/26/witness-at-least-one-tased-on-college-hill

Being arrested has not been a disqualifier in the past. Or taking PEDs for that matter.

 

[HardRightEdge]

His nickname: The Law Firm

Now he needs one.