Former Packers WR Cut by 49ers After Family Night

Green Bay, WI – August 3, 2025, 11:09 PM

The Green Bay Packers’ ongoing search for a true No. 1 wide receiver, a void left since Davante Adams’ departure, has seen new hope with the selection of Texas speedster Matthew Golden in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Meanwhile, a former Packers wideout, once seen as a potential solution, faced a swift exit from an NFC rival. Equanimeous St. Brown was released by the San Francisco 49ers following their Family Night event, as reported by the NFL’s daily transaction report.

St. Brown, drafted by Green Bay in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft, lasted only until the 49ers’ Family Night before head coach Kyle Shanahan and team management decided to part ways. During his four-year stint with the Packers, which included missing the 2019 season due to injury, St. Brown caught just 37 of 66 targets for 543 yards and one touchdown. After leaving Green Bay, he played for the Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints before joining San Francisco, where his tenure ended abruptly.

The 49ers’ roster moves also included signing RB Ameer Abdullah, QB Carter Bradley, and WRs Marquez Callaway and Andy Isabella, while waiving OL Sebastian Gutierrez, WR Malik Knowles, and S Jaylen Mahoney. The cuts reflect San Francisco’s focus on reshaping their roster, and St. Brown’s release has minimal impact on the Packers’ 2025 outlook. Green Bay’s receiving corps, featuring Jayden Reed, Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks, and rookie standout Golden, is poised for growth, provided health and development align.

While some rookies have struggled or been cut, Green Bay’s draft class, led by Golden, fuels optimism for an NFC North title run. A return of St. Brown for a depth or practice squad role seems unlikely, given competition from players like Malik Heath and Mecole Hardman. General manager Brian Gutekunst’s decision to let St. Brown go appears validated, as his career continues to falter. The Packers now focus on their young talent to compete in a tough division, leaving St. Brown’s brief 49ers stint as a footnote.