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Packers Consider Cutting Jacobs; Lions' Reed Posts 46 Tackles

7/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Packers may cut Josh Jacobs after June 1, taking a $3.125 million dead-cap hit and freeing $13.5 million for 2027.
Jacobs rushed for 929 yards, 4.0 yards per carry and 13 touchdowns in 2025, missing two games with a knee problem.
Lions cornerback D.J. Reed posted 46 tackles, seven pass breakups and two interceptions in 2026 after a hamstring injury landed him on IR.

History

Historical Context

In 1994 the NFL applied its first hard salary cap, set at $34.6 million after the 1993 CBA, under Commissioner Paul Tagliabue. The cap forced teams such as the Dallas Cowboys to cut veterans like linebacker Ken Norton Jr., saving $1.5 million. Today similar discipline drives moves like the Packers’ $3.125 million dead-cap hit to free $13.5 million for 2027.

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Story summary

Packers may cut Josh Jacobs after June 1, taking a $3.125 million dead-cap hit and freeing $13.5 million for 2027.
Jacobs rushed for 929 yards, 4.0 yards per carry and 13 touchdowns in 2025, missing two games with a knee problem.
Lions cornerback D.J. Reed posted 46 tackles, seven pass breakups and two interceptions in 2026 after a hamstring injury landed him on IR.

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