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Tuesday, June 6, 2000
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The Packers cutting TE Mark Chmura
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| TE Mark Chmura's career with the
Green Bay Packers is over. Chmura, a favorite target of QB Brett Favre and a three-time
Pro Bowl selection in his eight years with Green Bay, was released Monday in a move the
team called strictly business.
The Packers made no mention of pending charges against Chmura, who is accused of
sexually assaulting his 17-year-old baby sitter at a post-prom party in April.
Even before the criminal case surfaced, Chmura had an uncertain football future. He
missed all but two games of last season with a neck injury that caused partial paralysis
in his arms.
By releasing Chmura after June 1, the Packers save $900,000 in salary cap room.
Chmura has denied the accusations. He faces a charge of third-degree sexual assault and
is expected to enter a plea on June 23.
ProFootballWeekly.com asked to contributing editor Joel Buchsbaum to weigh in on
Chmura's football future.
Q: If Chmura can get his legal troubles squared away, what does he have left on
the football field to offer another team?
Buchsbaum: It depends upon the health of the neck. If the neck is healthy, he's a very
smart receiver with excellent hands and a very good feel for the passing game, and he's a
good blocker. |
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