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Cutdown weekend is always a time of change and transition. For a few new members of the Green Bay Packers, that was especially true. Green Bay Packers News: Newcomers making an impression The Packers added three new faces on cutdown weekend. Not only did the Packers trim their roster from 90 to the required 53, but they traded for two new players in the process and added a third via free agency. That’s an unusual amount of activity for a time of the year when most teams are focused on workforce reduction. We shouldn’t necessarily make too much of it; the moves for Mark Redman and Kaleb Johnson, in particular, were basically just line jumping. The Packers wanted to make sure they got exactly what they wanted, so they paid a (small) premium to land a pair of players that fit what they were looking for. But for the players involved, it had to be a head-spinning moment. One second you’re wondering if you’ll have a future in the NFL at all, and the next you’re told that not only does another team want you, they’re coming to get you right now. Turn in your playbook and get out of town, but not because you’ve been cut. You’re just on your way to the next job. It’s a rare triple win. The Packers get players they want. The player gets to keep earning money playing football. Their former team gets compensated for someone they were probably going to cut. The only real cost is a weekend of sudden travel arrangements for a couple of abruptly traded players. And also Jonnu Smith, who got to spend all of training camp hanging out at home rather than sweating on a practice field. Some guys have all the luck. A fair question! Kaleb Johnson didn’t waste time getting down to work. After playing against the Packers in the Cardinals’ final preseason game, Slovis now finds himself a member of the team. No position went through a bigger transformation during training camp than the defensive line. Cutdown weekend doesn’t just teach us about the Packers. It teaches us about Brian Gutekust. Interesting use of your one wild and precious life. Packers discussion in the Feed Last weekend before NFL How are you spending it? I’m going to butcher to stock up on burger, ribs, and sausage. Plus get some of the Amish popcorn. Great question here. It’s Labor Day weekend in the U.S., and also the last weekend before football takes over our televisions for the next six months. How are you going to spend it? The Feed is the place for you to share whatever it is you want to talk about, big or small. Head over to the editor to start writing today! Join the conversation! Sign up for a user account and get: - Fewer ads - Create community posts - Comment on articles, community posts - Rec comments, community posts - New, improved notifications system!