The Packers are making a change at punter. After drafting punter J.K. Scott in the fifth round of this year’s draft, they waived Justin Vogel on Friday, a source tells Adam Schefter of ESPN.com (on Twitter).
Vogel signed with the Packers last year as an undrafted free agent and beat out Jacob Schum for the punting job. In 2017, he averaged 44.4 yards per attempt, with a net average of 41 yards. He also put 19 of his 71 punts inside of the 20-yard line.
Vogel is not considered to be on the same level as punters like Johnny Hekker of the Rams or Marquette King of the Broncos (formerly of the Raiders), but he should be able to land a camp contract after a decent showing last year.
Why not keep him until the end of camp let the best one stay
Because you used a 5th rd pick on a punter, hes your guy
He asked for a release, the Packers were doing him a favor
Wish the Giants were patient instead of offering up a pick to Denver for a punter. They could’ve had one of these two guys as FA’s
Why use a 5th round pick on a punter, when this was your guy’s numbers for the previous season?? Trying to do too much?
Polish sausage or bratwurst?