With one week left of the preseason, NFL rosters are starting to take shape. With the first wave of cuts this Tuesday followed by the final cuts on September 5th, there is a furious scramble for the last few roster spots on every team right now.
Careers can be made or broken around this time every year. It’s never easy letting go of players, but it is a necessary evil in the NFL.
Most of these cut players range from undrafted rookies to well traveled journeyman. Although it does not happen very often, there are times when a highly touted player is let go.