Packers Release Quarterback Kyron Drones

The Green Bay Packers announced the release of fourth-string quarterback Kyron Drones on Saturday.

Drones' exit leaves Desmond Ridder and Kyle McCord as backups to Jordan Love. He was signed by the Packers as an undrafted free agent on April 25 and participated in the team's first preseason game, where he recorded no completions and was sacked three times against the Steelers.

Prior to joining the Packers, Drones played two seasons at Baylor before transferring to Virginia Tech, where he completed 58.3 percent of his passes for 5,566 yards and 44 touchdowns over three years. He also rushed for 1,798 yards and 20 touchdowns, totaling 7,364 yards and 64 touchdowns in his college career. The Packers will next play against the Broncos on Friday night.