The Packers have told the agent for Packers WR James Jones that they are not interested in bringing him back. Credit: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Boca Raton, Fla. -- The Packers have told the agent for Packers WR James Jones that they are not interested in bringing him back because of the number of young receivers they have on the roster.

It shouldn't come as a big surprise that GM Ted Thompson is banking on the return of Jordy Nelson and the continued development of Ty Montgomery, Jeff Janis and Jared Abbrederis to bolster his wide receiver position. Along with Randall Cobb and Davante Adams, the Packers have five receivers age 25 or less.

Nelson is the oldest at 30 years old.

Frank Bauer, Jones' agent, said he had discussions with the team to see if they would consider bringing his client back but was told that they were moving on.

"They're going to go with the young guys," Bauer said.

Jones bailed Thompson out of a huge hole after Nelson was lost for the season with a torn ACL suffered in the second exhibition game. After the New York Giants released him, Jones accepted a one-year deal, $870,000 minimum wage deal with the Packers.

He quickly became their No. 1 threat and caught 50 passes for 890 yards and eight touchdowns. Jones averaged more yards per catch (17.8) than anyone in the top 75 in receptions last year.

Jones had some difficulties when put in the No. 1 wide receiver position, especially with Cobb and Adams struggling. Now 31 years old, Jones ideally would be a complementary receiver who could consistently work against second- and third-string cornerbacks.

Bauer said that he has received some interest in Jones, but didn't know where he would end up this year.

"He's a class act, off and on the field," Bauer said.

Bauer also represents Adams and tight end Richard Rodgers, both of whom are coming off disappointing second seasons. The agent said that both players learned from their experience and said they were working hard this off-season in preparation for a third season.

"They're going to come back with a vengeance," Bauer said. "They're both really working."