Despite being cut by the only organization he’s ever played for, Jordy Nelson intends to continue his NFL career. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports (via Twitter) that the veteran wideout wants to continue playing. The 32-year-old was released by the Packers earlier today.
The move wasn’t a huge surprise, especially after the Packers inked tight end Jimmy Graham to a pricey three-year deal earlier today. Nelson had been considered a cap casualty for some time, as the organization will save a hefty $10.2MM by moving on from the wideout. Considering his track record, Nelson should be able to secure a modest deal in free agency. Last offseason, the receiver had said he intended to play another two-to-four seasons.
The 2008 second-round pick had spent his entire career with the Packers, winning a Super Bowl and earning a second-team All-Pro nod along the way. Nelson missed the entire 2015 season with a torn ACL, but he had compiled at least 1,200 receiving yards in four of his five healthy seasons between 2011 and 2016.
However, the veteran seemingly took a step back in 2017, as he finished the season with only 53 receptions for 482 yards and six touchdowns. Of course, the underwhelming numbers could also be attributed to the absence of quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Best of luck to you!
Take a page out of Richard Sherman’s book and sign with a division rival and torment your former team….he would look good in Navy Blue and Orange
No one looks good in Navy Blue and Orange.
Hahaha
LOL
Damn. Couldn’t find a new deal/price that worked for both parties?
Just retire Jordy. Love the guy but everyone saw what he was without Rodgers.
This is a stupid comment.
The only receiver who looked decent without Rodgers was Davante Adams. Sure Nelson is largely a product of playing with Aaron Rodgers, but so are Randall Cobb and Davante Adams.
Hundley being absolutely horrible has more to do with Nelson’s struggles this year.
yeah really. just like everyone saw what larry fitzgerald was with drew stanton throwing to him. at some point you have to put most of the blame on the qb, not the wr. you could put jordy nelson on all but a handful of teams and he will have good to great numbers.
Uhh, Larry Fitzgerald is one of the all time greats, to put nelson on his level is completely asinine.
How many “____________ Wants To Continue Playing” articles does this make now?
Come to Baltimore….we would love him here
Signing Graham and cutting Nelson, not sure about that…
If anything cut Cobb over Nelson. I don’t get it. This coming from a Lions fan. Jordy with a decent armed QB should still have a few years left.
Cobb doesn’t fit GBs offense, but he’s too valuable to cut. They should look to trade him.
Then you didn’t watch a single Packers game since 2015. Nelson is done. Period.
Cowboys should get him
I’ll say Patriots to replace Amendola
As a Packers fan I’m sorry to see Jordy go. NE would be a good fit but I think Indy will be in the mix too.
Pats or Cowboys. Hate to say it, but he would explode underneath routes with Cooks overtop.
Greg Jennings was younger and faster when he “wanted to keep playing”. It’s tough that age and wear and tear ultimately defeats all players but that’s reality. If Nelson continues, he will be a shell of what he was. Time for him to call it a career.
I would love to see him on the Eagles; Carson Wentz, throwing to Alshon Jeffrey, Jordy Nelson, Ertz, and Agholor…