More often than not, the first round of NFL releases ahead of the regular season is a routine affair.
It's a rather predictable period in which franchises wiggle toward the 53-man limit by shedding the camp bodies and a few players here and there perhaps set to stick around on practice squads.
Every now and then, though, a notable name slips through the cracks for one reason or another. The result is a viable option for other teams around the league at a time front offices would otherwise be using to trim the fat.
Here's a look at some of the most notable cuts so far, players who won't last long on the open market despite the environment.