Nick Collins released by Packers over health concerns

The Packers later confirmed Collins' release, via a team statement. “From the beginning of this process, we have taken our time and sought numerous medical opinions while maintaining consistent dialogue with Nick," Packers general manager Ted Thompson

The Green Bay Packers released safety Nick Collins on Wednesday amid concerns about his ability to return from a significant neck injury. Collins sustained the career-threatening injury in the Packers' Sept. 18 victory at Carolina last season.

Chances are some bloggers will somehow try to evaluate Nick Collins' NFL playing future by his play in a charity basketball game Friday in historic Moore Gymnasium. We'll happily provide the details, and as much as we love Nick, we don't foresee a

Nick is a part of our core, and this is a very difficult day for all Packers. Making this kind of decision is never easy, especially when it involves someone like Nick Collins. He has meant so much to the community, his teammates

Chances are some bloggers will somehow try to evaluate Nick Collins' NFL playing future by his play in a charity basketball game Friday in historic Moore Gymnasium. We'll happily provide the details, and as much as we love Nick, we don't foresee a