For any NFL general manager, it’s one of the toughest times of the year. A team starts with 90 players at their training camp — but it has to cut it down to 53 players by the time the regular season begins. This year, weekly cut deadlines allowed teams to stretch the process out — but ultimately, each team still had to release 27 players just days after their last preseason game.
When you’re closely following a team, it’s likely that more than 53 players will appear to be talented enough for a roster spot — especially on a contender like the Kansas City Chiefs.