Green Bay, WI – May 28, 2025
The Green Bay Packers stunned fans by cutting quarterback Sean Clifford, a 2023 fifth-round pick, after a lackluster showing at OTAs, sources confirmed to ESPN. The move has sparked heated debates among Cheeseheads.
Clifford, 27, failed to impress in two seasons with Green Bay. In 2024, he narrowly beat out Michael Pratt for QB3, managing just two pass attempts in mop-up duty, far from starter material.
The arrival of Malik Willis via trade from the Titans sealed Clifford’s fate. Willis, now QB2, led the Packers to three critical wins, while Clifford floundered at OTAs, showing no growth.
Rookie Taylor Elgersma, signed post-minicamp, delivered the final blow. The Hec Crighton Trophy winner from Canada dazzled coach Matt LaFleur, securing the QB3 spot with his upside.
Cutting Clifford saves $1.1 million, boosting the Packers’ $22 million cap space for moves like Nate Hobbs’s signing. Jordan Love remains the unchallenged QB1, steering the offense.
X lit up with reactions: “Clifford’s gone? Good riddance, total bust!” one fan tweeted. “Hoped he’d step up, but Elgersma’s the future,” another noted, reflecting widespread frustration.
GM Brian Gutekunst stated, “We need competitors ready to contribute.” Clifford’s smarts aided game planning, but his lack of on-field reliability, unlike Willis, proved costly.
As the Packers gear up for 2025, Clifford’s exit signals a focus on performance, with fans eager to see if Elgersma shines. Follow the Packers on X for updates.
