With the roster spot they gained from releasing defensive end Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila, the Packers activated defensive tackle Justin Harrell off their physically unable to perform list.

One day after the Packers made headlines by signing quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a long-term contract extension, they did the same Saturday, waiving veteran defensive end Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila. It could not have been an easy decision for the Packers. But the facts were, the 31-year-old Gbaja-Biamila was not producing at the level he once did, when he registered double digit sacks each season from 2001 through 2004. This season, Gbaja-Biamila had only a ½ sack to go along with nine tackles, and few quarterback pressures. If he is not picked up on waivers by Tuesday, it will turn out to be a costly decision for the Packers. Gbaja-Biamila’s team-high $6.15 million base salary was guaranteed for this season once he […]