Packers Abruptly Terminate WR Contract Before Vikings Game

The Green Bay Packers released wide receiver Coleman Owen on Saturday as part of a series of roster moves ahead of Sunday’s Week 10 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field.

General manager Brian Gutekunst announced the transactions, which also included activating running back Chris Brooks and wide receiver Skyy Moore from injured reserve, placing tight end Josh Whyle on IR, and elevating tight end Drake Dabney from the practice squad for gameday.

Owen’s brief tenure with the Packers ends after he was signed to the practice squad on September 30 and promoted to the 53-man roster on October 24.

The undrafted free agent out of Ohio appeared in four games for Green Bay this season, primarily contributing on special teams as a returner while the team dealt with injuries at wide receiver, including Jayden Reed’s season-ending issue and Skyy Moore’s earlier absence.

In limited action, Owen handled both kick and punt returns.

He recorded four kick returns for 105 yards (26.2-yard average) and four punt returns for 36 yards (9.0-yard average), with one fumble lost.

He did not record a reception during his time in Green Bay. His most notable outing came in Week 6 against the Dallas Cowboys, where he returned one punt for 16 yards after being elevated from the practice squad.

The 25-year-old from Gilbert, Arizona, entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Indianapolis Colts in 2025 after a productive college career.

He spent five seasons at Northern Arizona before transferring to Ohio for his final year, where he earned first-team All-MAC honors after catching 78 passes for 1,245 yards and eight touchdowns.

With the Colts, he spent most of his rookie season on the practice squad and was elevated for two games, contributing mainly as a returner.

Owen’s release marks the first time this season the Packers have cut a player who had been on the 53-man roster or active for a game.

With Skyy Moore returning from IR, the move frees a roster spot while maintaining depth options.

Reports suggest Owen could return to Green Bay’s practice squad if he clears waivers, given his special teams contributions over the past month.

The Packers, currently 6-3 and tied in the competitive NFC North, host the Vikings in a key division game.

The roster adjustments, particularly the returns of Brooks and Moore, aim to strengthen the offense and special teams as Green Bay looks to build momentum in the second half of the season.