Five former App State football players were released by their respective teams Friday as the deadline for the final 53 man roster looms.
Cornerback Clifton Duck, the sole junior to declare early for the NFL Draft, was released by the Chicago Bears. Duck played in four preseason games for the Bears where he had 13 total tackles, one interception he returned 62 yards and two passes defended. He also returned four punts for seven total yards.
Defensive back Tae Hayes signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars after the NFL Draft and played in three preseason games. He had seven total tackles, one interception and four passes defended before the Jaguars released him Friday.