In a shocking turn of events, the Green Bay Packers are planning to cut Josh Sitton if they can't trade him according to multiple sources.

All-Pro guard Josh Sitton will be released if the Packers are unable to trade him, per a source. https://t.co/TBgAyu2ztM — Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) September 3, 2016

Sitton has been with the Packers since 2008. He is a three-time Pro Bowler and has also been selected to the All-Pro team three times.

Sitton is one of the four offensive linemen on the roster that is entering the final year of his contract. If the Packers cut him, the Packers will eliminate his $6.15 million base salary as well as $400,000 in per-game roster bonuses off the salary cap.

As for who would start in place of Sitton, candidates would be Don Barclay, Lane Taylor or even starting right tackle Bryan Bulaga. If the Packers do go with Bulaga, that could mean rookie Jason Spriggs would start at right tackle.

UPDATE: The Packers have officially announced they have released Sitton. Here's what general manager Ted Thompson had to say.

“We want to thank Josh for his contributions during his time in Green Bay. He has been an important part of the success we have enjoyed on the field. While these decisions are never easy, this was done with a focus on what is best for the team and the growth of the offensive line. We wish Josh and his wife, Kristen, all the best in the future.”





