Former Oregon State defensive tackle Stephen Paea and former Oregon wide receiver Bralon Addison were among a handful of players with Oregon connections who were cut by NFL teams Tuesday.
Other former Oregon players released included veteran guard Geoff Schwartz, who was cut by the Detroit Lions and guard Tyler Johnstone, released by the San Diego Chargers. Former Oregon State players cut included defensive tackle Scott Crichton, released by Minnesota and safety Tyrequek Zimmerman, cut by the Arizona Cardinals.
Teams made the cuts to reduce their rosters to the 75-man limit by 1 p.