Green Bay Packers 08/18/2007 9:16 AMAP reports the Green Bay Packers released veteran WR Robert Ferguson on Friday, ending the wide receiver's injury-marred career with the club. âWe thank Robert for everything he has given to the Packers,â Ted Thompson, Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations said in a statement. âIn addition to his contributions on the playing field, Robert has been a positive influence in our locker room and a good teammate. As with any veteran player who has been here, we wanted to make this move early because this gives him the best chance to catch on with another organization in the NFL.â Ferguson's departure was initially divuldged on Thursday when HC Mike McCarthy said after practice that the team had decided to cut ties with the seven-year veteran, although he didn't say how that would be accomplished.Read more
