In a surprise roster move soon after their Thanksgiving win over the Detroit Lions, the Packers have released wide receiver Michael Woods II from their practice squad. The transaction was part of a broader reshuffling: Green Bay signed cornerback Shemar Bartholomew to the practice squad, and to make room, they cut Woods and cornerback Tyron Herring.
Woods — who had only joined the Packers’ practice squad in early November — now finds himself searching for a new opportunity, just weeks after being added as depth behind Green Bay’s WR corps. His brief stint ends amid typical late-season roster churn, as the Packers adjust their practice-squad composition ahead of crucial games in a tight division race.
For the Lions, this move is a minor note in Green Bay’s internal roster management. But for Woods, it may be a pivotal moment — giving other teams a chance to claim or sign him, especially if injuries or performance issues surface elsewhere at receiver. As the league moves toward playoff implications, every roster decision can ripple across depth charts.
Another Practice-Squad Change — Packers Part Ways With Michael Woods II
