{"id":129141,"date":"2025-12-07T07:42:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T07:42:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=129141"},"modified":"2025-12-07T07:42:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T07:42:40","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8breaking-packers-stun-fans-by-cutting-a-wide-receiver-just-before-their-do-or-die-clash-with-the-bears-green-bay-has-shocked-its-own-locker-room-by-moving-on-from-a-wide-receiver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=129141","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8BREAKING: Packers Stun Fans By Cutting A Wide Receiver Just Before Their Do Or Die Clash With The Bears\u2026 Green Bay has shocked its own locker room by moving on from a wide receiver only one day before a crucial Week 14 showdown with Chicago, and insiders insist this is about more than a simple roster adjustment. 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Reed had not seen action since Green Bay\u2019s Week 2 home win over the Washington Commanders, but he\u2019s apparently already recovered from the surgeries he had in his shoulder and foot.<\/p>\n<h2><b>What\u2019s next for Heath after Packers release?<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_229987\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-229987\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Packers cut ties with WR a day before crucial Week 14 Bears game 1\" src=\"https:\/\/wisportsheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27487436_168400517_lowres.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wisportsheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27487436_168400517_lowres.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/wisportsheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27487436_168400517_lowres-808x600.jpg 808w, https:\/\/wisportsheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27487436_168400517_lowres-768x570.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wisportsheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27487436_168400517_lowres-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wisportsheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27487436_168400517_lowres-128x95.jpg 128w, https:\/\/wisportsheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27487436_168400517_lowres-32x24.jpg 32w, https:\/\/wisportsheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27487436_168400517_lowres-150x111.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wisportsheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27487436_168400517_lowres-450x334.jpg 450w, https:\/\/wisportsheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27487436_168400517_lowres-1200x891.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Packers Cut Ties With WR A Day Before Crucial Week 14 Bears Game\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1114\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-229987\">Green Bay wide receiver Malik Heath (18) against the Carolina Panthers cornerback Chau Smith-Wade (26) on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Carolina defeated Grewen Bay 16-13.<br \/>\nWm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The 25-year-old Heath had not really made a big impact on Green Bay\u2019s offense, even during Reed\u2019s lengthy absence.<\/p>\n<p>In 11 appearances in the 2025 NFL regular season, the former Ole Miss Rebels wideout racked up just 86 receiving yards on six receptions and seven targets. In his most recent appearance on the field, he failed to reel in the only target he saw in Week 13\u2019s 31-24 Packers win on Thanksgiving Day at Ford Field against the Detroit Lions.<\/p>\n<p>If\u00a0 Heath clears waivers without getting claimed, he could be a potential practice squad addition for the Packers, who are entering Week 14 carrying an 8-3-1 NFL record.<\/p>\n<p>The 25-year-old Heath went undrafted at the 2023 NFL Draft but was later signed by Green Bay and made the team\u2019s 53-man roster cut for that year\u2019s NFL season.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_222140\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-222140\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Packers cut ties with WR a day before crucial Week 14 Bears game 2\" src=\"https:\/\/wisportsheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/USATSI_26862157_168400517_lowres.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wisportsheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/USATSI_26862157_168400517_lowres.jpg 1725w, https:\/\/wisportsheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/USATSI_26862157_168400517_lowres-934x600.jpg 934w, https:\/\/wisportsheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/USATSI_26862157_168400517_lowres-768x493.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wisportsheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/USATSI_26862157_168400517_lowres-1536x987.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wisportsheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/USATSI_26862157_168400517_lowres-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wisportsheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/USATSI_26862157_168400517_lowres-128x82.jpg 128w, https:\/\/wisportsheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/USATSI_26862157_168400517_lowres-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/wisportsheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/USATSI_26862157_168400517_lowres-150x96.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wisportsheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/USATSI_26862157_168400517_lowres-450x289.jpg 450w, https:\/\/wisportsheroics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/USATSI_26862157_168400517_lowres-1200x771.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Packers Cut Ties With WR A Day Before Crucial Week 14 Bears Game\" width=\"1725\" height=\"1108\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1725px) 100vw, 1725px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-222140\">Aug 16, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Heath (18) celebrates after a first down during the first half against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. 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