The Packers got to 53 not only by cutting a bunch of guys, but also by trading two of them.
As MDS recently pointed out, fullback Quinn Johnson was shipped to the Titans. The Packers also traded guard Caleb Schlauderaff to the Jets.
The Packers cuts include most notably defensive back Brandon Underwood. Also gone are receiver Diondre Borel, safety Anthony Bratton, tackle Chris Campbell, tackle/guard Ray Dominguez, nose tackle Chris Donaldson, linebacker Ricky Elmore, center Sampson Genus, cornerback Josh Gordy, receiver Tori Gurley, quarterback Graham Harrell, fullback Jon Hoese, linebacker Cardia Jackson, defensive end Eli Joseph, linebacker Elijah Joseph, safety Anthony Levine, center/guard Nick McDonald, running back Dimitri Nance, cornerback Brandian Ross, nose tackle Jay Ross, running back Brandon Saine, receiver Kerry Taylor, and receiver Chastin West.
Defensive end Lawrence Guy and receiver Shaky Smithson were placed on injured reserve.