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The hardest part of letting go of Jordy Nelson is Twitter

Jon Durr

<p>GREEN BAY, WI - AUGUST 29: Jordy Nelson #87 of the Green Bay Packers (L) talks with Randall Cobb #18 during warmups before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lambeau Field on August 29, 2015 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)</p>

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The thought of Jordy Nelson in colors other than green and gold is a hard pill for Packers fans to swallow.

Many of them took to Twitter to air out their sorrow and frustration after the team released #87 after 10 seasons with the team.

@JordyRNelson - I didn't even get to say goodbye. So... goodbye. pic.twitter.com/Heb3XsFNJD
— Melissa Joy (@mellybop17) March 13, 2018

WHAT DO YOU MEAN JORDY NELSON IS GONE?!!? I am absolutely SHOOK. the poor man’s back was constantly in pain from HOLDING THE TEAM TOGETHER !!!! pic.twitter.com/TsLgDkXwN2
— madds (@MaddyMoan) March 13, 2018

.@packers release WR Jordy Nelson: https://t.co/NcoNdMkITj pic.twitter.com/aOA8CPcFrv
— IamDM24601 (@IamDM24601) March 13, 2018

Some folks may have to make a tough decision about the name of their favorite furry friend.

.@packers release Jordy Nelson, 90% of Wisconsin dog owners are now changing the name of their furry friend. 🐶
— Audrey Mrowiec (@MrowiecWoman) March 13, 2018

The team announced Tuesday Nelson would not return for the 2018 season. Instead, the Packers signed pro-bowl tight end Jimmy Graham.

Fans were also sentimental about Nelson's impact on the team over the last decade. Nelson played a vital role in the Packers' Superbowl XLV win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2011.

Thanks for the memories @JordyRNelson @packers pic.twitter.com/0dgqDVSmmZ
— Tyler Lepak (@T_PaK21) March 13, 2018

Plenty of fans already have theories about where the star wide receiver will end up, including just south of the Wisconsin border with the hated Chicago Bears. The Chicago sports media jumped at the idea.

If Jordy Nelson gets released as expected should the #Bears sign him?
— David Kaplan (@thekapman) March 13, 2018

Or an even worse thought, Nelson joining the New England Patriots.

*Bill Belichick after seeing Jordy Nelson get cut by the Packers* pic.twitter.com/eUnHmiKEB5
— griffin (@GWhitWhit) March 13, 2018

Where ever Nelson lands, it won't take away the magic he's produced as part of the Pack Attack for the last 10 seasons. In the hearts and minds of most Green Bay fans, he will always be a Packer.