A lot of NFL players will be looking for work by the end of this week. Teams have to be down to 53 players by 4 p.m. on August 31, which means many quality players—and many veterans—will land on the cut pile.
It's not really surprising to see veterans released on cutdown day. While they are proven at the pro level, teams have to make room for rookies and up-and-coming players somehow. This often means that an established player, sometimes a notable one, has to meet the chopping block.
With cutdown day looming, here's a look at some of the top veterans on the roster bubble and what may transpire in the coming weeks.