Former Packers WR Fan Favorite Cut by Bears After Preseason Finale — Issues Emotional Plea to Return to Green Bay Before Roster Deadline

Chicago, IL — Just hours after the final preseason game, the Chicago Bears released Samori Toure, the 27-year-old wide receiver drafted No. 258 by the Green Bay Packers in 2022. Two weeks earlier, Toure had offered a few bright spots — a 26-yard grab against the Dolphins and three catches for 48 yards against the Bills — but in the finale he saw only one target for –2 yards, closing the door at Soldier Field right before the 53-man roster deadline on August 26.

Toure didn’t linger on disappointment. In this hypothetical scenario, he sends a heartfelt message straight to Green Bay — where his NFL dream began and where he scored his first career touchdown (against the Bills in 2023) — hoping to return in any capacity: competing for a final WR spot or joining the practice squad and contributing on special teams from Week 1.

Toure’s plea:
“IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT FOOTBALL — IT’S ABOUT THE PEOPLE. THE COACHES, THE TEAMMATES, THE FANS WHO MADE GREEN BAY FEEL LIKE FAMILY. NO MATTER WHERE I PLAYED, I MISSED THAT SPIRIT. I WANT TO COME BACK TO THE PACKERS, BECAUSE THIS TEAM AND THESE PEOPLE ARE HOME TO ME.”

From a football standpoint, Toure’s profile fits the narrow window before cutdown: disciplined route-running, clean landmarks, strong boundary hands, and a readiness to play gunner/return depth to add value on fourth down. What the Packers often need from the back end of the WR room isn’t a boom-or-bust star but a do-your-job piece — a drive starter, a reliable target on 3rd-and-medium, and a detail-oriented player in Matt LaFleur’s system.

Of course, the roster math at 1265 Lombardi Ave. is tight: the core names remain, while Malik Heath and Mecole Hardman (among others) sit on the bubble. If Green Bay considers Toure, the most realistic path is a PS deal, then week-to-week evaluation: special-teams impact, a small red-zone/2-minute package, and readiness to elevate when injuries or game plans demand.

Cutdown day is ruthless. But sometimes, a well-timed, genuine message can reopen a closed door. With this “come home” appeal to Green Bay, Samori Toure hopes to turn a low point in Chicago into a second chance in green and gold — where football isn’t only about playbooks, but also about family.