Packers waive KGB

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Per GB Press-Gazette:

 

The career of nine-year Green Bay Packers defensive end Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila came to an abrupt end Saturday when the team released him to make room for Justin Harrell on the roster.

 

“We want to thank Kabeer for his contributions to the Green Bay Packers,” said Packers General Manager Ted Thompson in a statement released by the team Saturday afternoon. “During his time here, he has been a big part of our organization and our community. We wish Kabeer and his family well.”

 

As a vested veteran Gbaja-Biamila is entitled to his full base salary of $6.1 million this season unless he’s claimed by another NFL team on waivers.

 

KGB underwent knee surgery during the off-season and never returned to form this year.

 

Gbaja-Biamila appeared in 124 career games for the Packers, including 74 starts. He is the Packers’ all-time leader in sacks with 74½. He passed Reggie White (68½) in 2007.

 

The Packers activated Harrell from the physically unable to perform list. Harrell was drafted by the Packers in the first round in 2007 with the 16th overall pick. He appeared in seven games and started two games last season.

 

Upon his release, Gbaja-Biamila issued the following statement through the Packers: “My nine years as a Green Bay Packer have been a blessing that is beyond words. I thank God for bringing me to this first-class organization and first-class community. During my time here, I’ve built relationships with a number of people in the Packer family. The front office executives, G.M.s, coaches, past and present players, the enormous support and administrative staff plus the greatest fans in football, all have helped make my time here truly special and I am thankful for that. It has been a very positive experience. I was able to build a family here and grow with a community that I call home. Again, I’ve been truly blessed. I don’t know what my football future holds, but one thing I’ve realized is that football is more than a game — it’s about building relationships and changing lives. One of the commitments I’ve had throughout my career has been to share the gospel of Jesus Christ and that is something that I intend on doing whether on the field or not. God bless the Green Bay Packers!”

 

Not a hugh surprise with his salary.

 

That aside, he was a beast on the line up to this season and all class off the field.