After being signed to the 53-man roster on Saturday and playing in Sunday’s win over the Los Angeles Rams, cornerback Robert Rochell was released by the Green Bay Packers on Monday.
The move is more procedural than performance based.
Rochell was signed from the practice squad after the Packers suspended receiver Romeo Doubs for conduct detrimental to the team. Now needing to reinstate Doubs to the active roster to start this week, a corresponding roster move was required, and releasing Rochell was it.
Coach Matt LaFleur said he anticipated talking with Doubs on Monday, and the Packers expect him back with the team this week.
Rochell played 11 snaps on special teams against the Rams. He briefly left the game after suffering a stinger, but he returned early in the second half.
Rochell was twice a gameday elevation from the practice squad before Sunday. He played 12 special teams snaps against the Tennessee Titans and 11 against the Minnesota Vikings.
Unless he is claimed off waivers, which is unlikely, Rochell should return on the Packers practice squad. He could be back by Wednesday.
