Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Vernon Harris (48) challenges wide receiver Mitch Mathews, right, during NFL football training camp in St. Joseph, Mo., Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Also, with NFL teams forced to cut their rosters to 75 by Tuesday's deadline, former Utah star Paul Kruger found himself among those cut Monday. During the first round of cuts, nine players with Utah ties were released by their respective teams.
Former BYU wide receiver Mitch Mathews became a victim of the race for an NFL roster spot, as he was released by the Kansas City Chiefs Tuesday.