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GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Josh Sittons career with the Green Bay Packers is over.The Packers released the three-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman Saturday, after being unable to trade him.We want to thank Josh for his contributions during his time in Green Bay. He has been an important part of the success we have enjoyed on the field, Packers general manager Ted Thompson said.While these decisions are never easy, this was done with a focus on what is best for the team and the growth of the offensive line. We wish Josh and his wife, Kristen, all the best in the future.The Packers spent part of Saturday trying to trade Sitton before the NFLs deadline to cut rosters to 53.Sitton, 30, was entering the final year of a five-year, $33.75 million contract. He was scheduled to make $6.450 million in base salary and roster bonuses this season.Reached via text message after the Packers made the news of his release official and he did not answer his phone, Sitton stuck to clichés when asked about his shocking departure.I really dont want to talk, man, Sitton wrote. Im thankful to the organization. Its a tough business.Its a surprising move given Sittons longevity -- he has started 110 of 112 possible regular-season games since 2009 -- but he has experienced back issues the past couple of seasons. In fact, he said he lost weight this offseason in an effort to take some of the stress off his back.Im very optimistic of his prospects for playing for a number of additional years, Sittons agent, Jack Reale, told ESPNs Josina Anderson. Hes coming off of maybe his best camp in the last four years. Hes lighter, and he is in better shape. He is coming off of a Pro Bowl season and he just turned 30.I think hes got lots left. I think all the teams that he has been playing against for the last several years are certainly aware of that, and certainly teams within their division. So we will see what happens.Sitton was one of four offensive line starters entering the final seasons of their contracts. The Packers will need salary-cap space if they want to retain left tackle David Bakhtiari, right guard T.J. Lang and center JC Tretter -- all of whom will be free agents after this season.By releasing Sitton, the Packers wipe off his $6.150 million base salary plus $400,000 in per-game roster bonuses from their salary cap. Theres no dead money because Sitton did not have any remaining signing-bonus proration counting on this years cap.Its not immediately clear how they plan to replace Sitton in the lineup, but they have several candidates, including Lane Taylor and Don Barclay. Its also possible they could move right tackle Bryan Bulaga to guard and play rookie second-round pick Jason Spriggs at Bulagas old spot. 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After six years in the NRL finals wilderness, Gold Coast coach Neil Henry is challenging the Titans to seize the opportunity and grab a top-eight berth.The Titans host Parramatta on Saturday in the first of three straight home fixtures.After climbing back into the top eight with last weeks impressive dismantling of St George Illawarra, the Titans now welcome the Eels, table-topping Cronulla and the Warriors to Robina in consecutive weeks.Henry is in no doubt how crucial those three games will be in the Titans bid to reach the finals for the first time since 2010.Its our opportunity and well either take it or we wont and Ill be disappointed if we dont, he said.We play four teams that are around where we are anyway so if were good enough and beat them, the ladder will take care of itself.Henry has been forced into one change from the team which beat the Dragons 32-12 at Kogarah with back-rower Greg Bird suspended.Nathaniel Peteru has been included in Birds place but Henry admits he may have to do a bit of shuffling to his lineup.Agnatius (Paasi) and Vaha (Pulu) are keen to play more minutes, he said.Its a good teest for other guys to step up in the forwards.ddddddddddddThe Eels head north fresh on confirmation five-eighth Corey Normans year is over after he was hit with an eight-match ban for his recent off-field indiscretions.Former Titan Brad Takairangi has been included in place of injured NSW Origin star Michael Jennings in the centres and is the only change to the team which lost to Penrith last weekend.Eels coach Brad Arthur says the clubs players deserve credit for their attitude during what has been a season full of setbacks off the field.Its got nothing to do with me, its their mentality and their attitude, Arthur said.TITANS v EELS - Key match stats* The Titans have their best overall record against the Eels, winning nine of 14 matches, including five of the past seven.* Parramatta has won five of eight matches played away from home this season but lost their last four times in Queensland.* In-form Titans winger Nene MacDonald has scored seven tries in 11 matches at Cbus Stadium. 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