Packers release veteran RB James Starks

Turnover in the Green Bay Packers' offensive backfield is already underway.

Cutting ties after seven seasons, the Packers released running back James Starks on Tuesday with a non-football injury designation, the team confirmed.

Parting ways heading into the final year of Stark's contract saves Green Bay nearly $3 million in salary cap space.

With Eddie Lacy heading for free agency - and certainly not guaranteed to re-sign - Stark's release may be the first of several moves in reshaping a disappointing running game for the 2017 campaign.

Whether it's through the open market, April's draft, or a combination of the two, Green Bay will presumably look to add at least one ball-carrier to pair with receiver-turned-running back Ty Montgomery.

Starks, a sixth-round draft pick in 2010, racked up 2,506 rushing yards, 1,017 receiving yards, and 15 total touchdowns across 76 regular-season games in Green Bay.