{"id":179614,"date":"2025-08-27T11:44:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T11:44:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/179614\/"},"modified":"2025-08-27T11:44:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T11:44:10","slug":"most-surprising-nfl-roster-cut-for-every-team-wr-hunter-renfrow-qb-kyle-trask-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/179614\/","title":{"rendered":"Most surprising NFL roster cut for every team: WR Hunter Renfrow, QB Kyle Trask and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The NFL required all 32 teams to set initial 53-man rosters by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, and that made for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6576197\/2025\/08\/26\/nfl-cuts-roster-tracker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">busy pre-deadline window<\/a> of trades and transactions.<\/p>\n<p>Which cuts surprised The Athletic\u2019s NFL writers the most? You can find one for all 32 teams below.<\/p>\n<p>Arizona Cardinals: Simi Fehoko, WR<\/p>\n<p>Signed to a one-year deal in March, Fehoko wasn\u2019t expected to come in and play a major role \u2014 he had 10 catches in four NFL seasons \u2014 but he looked like he could add depth and help on special teams. And he showed as much during the preseason, which makes this a surprise. A 2021 fifth-round Cowboys draft pick, Fehoko caught two touchdown passes, one each against Denver and Las Vegas. Coach Jonathan Gannon praised his effort and ability to play all three receiver positions. It wasn\u2019t enough. The Cardinals are thin at receiver, so it will be interesting to see what they do. Fehoko will get another chance elsewhere or on Arizona\u2019s practice squad. \u2014 Doug Haller<\/p>\n<p>Atlanta Falcons: Morgan Fox, DT<\/p>\n<p>When Atlanta signed Fox, an eight-year veteran, to a two-year contract worth a possible $8.5 million in the offseason, it seemed a sure sign he would be a depth piece on its defensive interior, especially since he got $3 million guaranteed. Instead, the Falcons cut Fox, who had 15 1\/2 sacks for the Chargers in the last three seasons, over the weekend and ended up keeping only five interior defensive linemen on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6577334\/2025\/08\/26\/falcons-53-man-roster-kaleb-mcgary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">initial 53-man roster<\/a>. He wasn\u2019t the only veteran free agent who didn\u2019t make the cut. Safety Jordan Fuller, a five-year veteran who signed a one-year deal in the offseason, was also released Tuesday. \u2014 Josh Kendall<\/p>\n<p>Baltimore Ravens: Jalyn Armour-Davis, CB<\/p>\n<p>The 2022 fourth-round pick out of Alabama has battled injuries throughout his young career, but he stayed mostly healthy this summer and played well in practices and games. He had an interception Saturday against Washington and allowed just four completions for 31 yards on 10 targets in the preseason. Undrafted rookie cornerback Keyon Martin emerged to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6577588\/2025\/08\/26\/ravens-53-man-roster-breakdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">win a spot<\/a>, and he ultimately cost Armour-Davis his place on the 53-man roster. Still, the Ravens\u2019 long-standing credo is, \u201cYou can never have enough corners.\u201d Surprisingly, they didn\u2019t find a spot for Armour-Davis. \u2014 Jeff Zrebiec<\/p>\n<p>Buffalo Bills: Dane Jackson, CB<\/p>\n<p>Releasing Jackson was a slight surprise, especially amid injuries to rookie Maxwell Hairston and veteran Tre\u2019Davious White. The Bills lack an experienced and healthy player on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6577480\/2025\/08\/26\/bills-initial-53-man-roster-analysis-tyrell-shavers-buffalo-joe-andreessen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">53-man roster<\/a> to start opposite top cornerback Christian Benford. The rest of the group consists of only Ja\u2019Marcus Ingram and sixth-round rookie Dorian Strong. Jackson spent his first four seasons with the Bills, starting 28 games. He left as a free agent in 2024, only to re-sign with the Bills this offseason. Although Jackson struggled at times this summer, the Bills may try to bring him back to their practice squad. \u2014 Joe Buscaglia<\/p>\n<p>Carolina Panthers: Hunter Renfrow, WR<\/p>\n<p>Renfrow\u2019s comeback attempt from a serious gastrointestinal disorder was one of the best storylines at Panthers camp, and prompted a training camp visit from Dabo Swinney, Renfrow\u2019s coach at Clemson. But Renfrow missed a week with a hamstring injury, then managed only four catches for 12 yards in two preseason games. Ultimately, Renfrow\u2019s limited special teams value was the difference between him and David Moore, who snagged the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6577533\/2025\/08\/26\/panthers-53-man-roster-adam-thielen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">seventh WR spot<\/a>. Renfrow\u2019s comeback story isn\u2019t necessarily over: The Panthers are interested in signing him to the practice squad if he doesn\u2019t have any active roster offers. \u2014 Joseph Person<\/p>\n<p>Chicago Bears: Tyler Scott, WR<\/p>\n<p>Scott was consistently working with the reserve receivers and returners during training camp and the preseason, but he seemed in line to be the sixth receiver \u2014 if the Bears kept six. They did but went with undrafted rookie Jahdae Walker, who flashed with eight receptions for 98 yards and two touchdowns, including a highlight-reel catch in the Bears\u2019 comeback win in the preseason finale. Scott had only one catch last year, but as a fourth-round pick, it\u2019s the closest to a \u201csurprise\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6577365\/2025\/08\/26\/bears-roster-cuts-tyler-scott-zacch-pickens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Bears had<\/a>. \u2014 Kevin Fishbain<\/p>\n<p>Cincinnati Bengals: Jaxson Kirkland, OL<\/p>\n<p>This surprise isn\u2019t directly about Kirkland, but rather the Bengals keeping only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6577660\/2025\/08\/26\/bengals-53-man-roster-cutdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eight offensive linemen<\/a> (while holding 11 defensive linemen). This was an indictment on all of the young players they hoped would rise up and compete for jobs \u2014 both starting and backup. None really did. Kirkland was chief among them, having made the team last year before a pectoral injury, but he didn\u2019t play as well in training camp. The same can be said for Devin Cochran, who saw time as a starter at left tackle last year because of injuries to starters. \u2014 Paul Dehner Jr.<\/p>\n<p>Cleveland Browns: Sam Kamara, DT<\/p>\n<p>Kamara\u2019s exit is mildly surprising because the Browns are just getting defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. back from a knee injury. Hall was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6577401\/2025\/08\/26\/browns-53-man-roster-dillon-gabriel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">activated on Tuesday<\/a>, but it\u2019s unclear when he\u2019ll return. Kamara could come back via the practice squad or a later wave of free agency if Cleveland experiences a shortage in its defensive tackle group. \u2014 Zac Jackson<\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys: Traeshon Holden, WR<\/p>\n<p>Holden was one of the Cowboys\u2019 most consistent wide receivers throughout training camp and the preseason. CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Jalen Tolbert, KaVontae Turpin and Jonathan Mingo basically entered camp as the wide receivers likely to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6577742\/2025\/08\/26\/cowboys-53-man-roster-cuts-mazi-smith\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">make the 53<\/a>. But with Mingo\u2019s recent knee injury, a spot opened up. Ryan Flournoy was a better fit than Holden because of what he brings on special teams. Almost every year there is a surprise Cowboys wide receiver who gains attention in training camp. Holden was that player this year. And he\u2019s probably the best of any of those players over the last 15 years. But it wasn\u2019t enough to make Dallas\u2019 initial 53. \u2014 Jon Machota<\/p>\n<p>Denver Broncos: Audric Estim\u00e9, RB<\/p>\n<p>This may not have been a shock by the time cuts arrived, but it\u2019s still somewhat surprising when zooming out and looking at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6577519\/2025\/08\/26\/broncos-roster-cutdown-53-man\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bigger picture<\/a>. Estim\u00e9 was a fifth-round pick of the Broncos in 2024 and appeared to be gaining traction midway through his rookie year, highlighted by a strong showing in a close-fought divisional game at Kansas City. Estim\u00e9 is a big, bruising back who is still a few weeks away from his 22nd birthday. It feels like a quick pull of the cord from the Broncos, but when Denver drafted RJ Harvey in the second round of April\u2019s draft and then signed veteran J.K. Dobbins late in free agency, Denver\u2019s running back room crowded quickly \u2014 and its biggest back was ultimately squeezed out. \u2014 Nick Kosmider<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Lions: Ahmed Hassanein, edge<\/p>\n<p>The Lions <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6576829\/2025\/08\/26\/lions-53-man-roster-analysis-edge-rusher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">waived Hassanein<\/a>, the rookie sixth-round edge, with an injury settlement. Hassanein looked excellent in practice this summer, displaying the motor and high energy that got him drafted. Unfortunately, he\u2019s out for an extended period with a pectoral injury. The Lions could\u2019ve given Hassanein an IR to return designation \u2014 a new wrinkle for cutdown day \u2014 but he would still count as one of eight total IR to return designations teams can assign. Given the injuries the Lions faced a year ago, using a designation on a player Campbell wasn\u2019t certain would return this season could prove costly. Hence the settlement. Hassanein, if he clears waivers, will be free to sign with any team when the settlement period ends. He could very easily find his way back to Detroit. \u2014 Colton Pouncy<\/p>\n<p>Green Bay Packers: Kalen King, CB<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s cutdown day was relatively unremarkable in Green Bay. King was the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6577446\/2025\/08\/26\/packers-roster-breakdown-53-man\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">most surprising cut<\/a> and he would\u2019ve only been the No. 3 nickel cornerback behind Javon Bullard and Nate Hobbs (slated to start outside) if he made the team. But King had a solid camp and finished strong with a fumble recovery and tackle for loss in Saturday\u2019s preseason finale. The Packers hope to bring him back on the practice squad, but he\u2019ll have to clear waivers first. \u2014 Matt Schneidman<\/p>\n<p>Houston Texans: Trent Brown, OT<\/p>\n<p>The Texans signed Brown in free agency with the idea that he could start at right tackle once fully recovered from the torn patellar tendon that cost him all but three games in 2024. Instead, they deemed the 2019 Pro Bowl lineman expendable this week. The 6-foot-8, 380-pound Brown had spent training camp on the PUP list, but reportedly is now healthy. He didn\u2019t see any preseason action and the Texans appear set to go with rookie Aireontae Ersery at left tackle and veteran Tytus Howard at right tackle. \u2014 Mike Jones<\/p>\n<p>Indianapolis Colts: JuJu Brents, RB<\/p>\n<p>The Colts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6577126\/2025\/08\/26\/colts-juju-brents-cut-day-takeaways\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">waived Brents<\/a>, their 2023 second-round pick, bringing the Indianapolis native\u2019s stint with his hometown team to an unceremonious end. The hope was for Brents to blossom into a lockdown corner thanks to his 6-foot-3, 200-pound frame, but he played just 11 games over his first two NFL seasons due to various injuries. Last year, Brents tore his MCL and meniscus in the season opener and didn\u2019t return until the season finale. The 25-year-old will now look to jump-start his career elsewhere, though teams will likely be wary of his lengthy injury history. \u2014 James Boyd<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville Jaguars: John Wolford, QB<\/p>\n<p>There weren\u2019t any household names among the cuts, so let\u2019s focus on Wolford, a really smart quarterback who is held in high regard by Liam Coen and others from the Sean McVay tree. Trevor Lawrence will start and Nick Mullens locked up the backup spot, so again, there\u2019s little need to make a big deal over a potential third-stringer. If rookie quarterback Seth Henigan doesn\u2019t clear waivers and the Jaguars don\u2019t find an upgrade with longer-term potential, they could still add Wolford to the practice squad. \u2014 Jeff Howe<\/p>\n<p>Kansas City Chiefs: Mike Edwards, S<\/p>\n<p>Edwards, a seventh-year safety, has a lot of supporters in the Chiefs\u2019 offices. That includes defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo \u2014 he has shared his admiration for Edwards\u2019 ball-hawking abilities \u2014 and also senior defensive assistant Matt House, who was Edwards\u2019 defensive coordinator at the University of Kentucky. Knowing all that, it was surprising the Chiefs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6576123\/2025\/08\/26\/chiefs-53-man-roster-surprises\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cut the 29-year-old Edwards<\/a>. That doesn\u2019t mean Edwards won\u2019t eventually be back on Kansas City\u2019s practice squad, but the move still seems to signal the Chiefs have confidence in some younger players at safety, including cornerback\/safety hybrids Chamarri Conner and Chris Roland-Wallace. \u2014 Jesse Newell<\/p>\n<p>Las Vegas Raiders: Laki Tasi, OL<\/p>\n<p>Tasi signed with the Raiders through the International Player Pathway program this offseason. He grew up playing rugby in Australia and had no prior experience playing football before this year, but the Raiders were intrigued by his unique combination of size, length and athleticism. He started off playing defensive line, but they switched him to offensive line in OTAs. He got playing time in the preseason at guard and showed some flashes. Given his potential and the Raiders\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6577801\/2025\/08\/26\/las-vegas-raiders-initial-53-man-roster-cutdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lack of roster depth<\/a>, it\u2019s interesting that they risked him getting claimed on the waiver wire. If he makes it through, they\u2019ll be allotted a 17th practice squad spot they can use to bring him back. \u2014 Tashan Reed<\/p>\n<p>Los Angeles Chargers: Branson Taylor, OL<\/p>\n<p>The interior of the Chargers\u2019 offensive line was one of the team\u2019s biggest weaknesses in 2024. The Chargers signed Mekhi Becton in free agency to start at right guard. That was one step toward fixing the problem. They then waited until the sixth round to draft an offensive lineman in Taylor, who was a tackle at Pittsburgh. It was surprising the Chargers did not invest in this position group earlier, given how the interior had performed last season. But the Chargers believed Taylor could make a successful transition to guard and build out their interior depth. That did not happen. Taylor, even as a draft pick, could not earn a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6577937\/2025\/08\/26\/chargers-53-man-roster-analysis-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">roster spot<\/a> \u2014 quite the indictment of the Chargers\u2019 evaluation considering their lack of reliable depth along the offensive line. \u2014 Daniel Popper<\/p>\n<p>Los Angeles Rams: Chris Paul Jr., ILB<\/p>\n<p>Nobody was more excited to join the Rams this offseason via his fifth-round draft selection than Paul, but his training camp was slowed because of a hamstring issue. It was also a position of need for the Rams. Meanwhile, undrafted free agent Shaun Dolac impressed coaches through the preseason and the Rams had already established this year\u2019s starting middle linebacker in Nate Landman, whom they signed in free agency. Because this coaching staff always likes to keep veteran Troy Reeder around for special teams and as emergency depth, Paul became the odd man out. \u2014 Jourdan Rodrigue<\/p>\n<p>Miami Dolphins: Mike Hilton, CB<\/p>\n<p>The Hilton cut was more surprising when the team announced it on Monday. Though he hadn\u2019t been in Miami long, the ninth-year pro had been the most established cornerback on the Dolphins\u2019 roster. When news broke on Tuesday that the team was signing veteran Rasul Douglas, it made more sense. Still, the move clearly signals the Dolphins must like what they\u2019ve seen from rookie fifth-round pick Jason Marshall, who appears to be in the lead to take slot snaps. Marshall now looks poised to start alongside 2024 UDFA Storm Duck and Douglas on the outside. That\u2019s an interesting group, to say the least. \u2014 Jim Ayello<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota Vikings: Gabriel Murphy, edge<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s rarely surprising when a team cuts a former undrafted player who was going to be low on the depth chart. But Murphy had a good training camp. He impressed as a pass rusher, especially. The Vikings instead <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6576489\/2025\/08\/26\/vikings-53-man-roster-cutdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">opted for<\/a> impact special teams player Bo Richter and interesting 2025 undrafted signing Chaz Chambliss. Murphy suffered a serious knee injury last year, and he had another injury scare in camp. He also has limitations with his size and arm length. Minnesota ultimately went with Richter\u2019s special teams production and Chambliss\u2019 versatile upside. \u2014 Alec Lewis<\/p>\n<p>New England Patriots: Cole Strange, G<\/p>\n<p>The real surprise for the Pats was the lack of surprises. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6577118\/2025\/08\/26\/patriots-53-man-roster-kyle-dugger-kendrick-bourne\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">They kept<\/a> Kyle Dugger, Anfernee Jennings, Kendrick Bourne, Caedan Wallace and Javon Baker (though there\u2019s no guarantee they\u2019ll still be on the roster by Week 1). But the departure of Strange puts an exclamation point on just how bad their recent draft classes have been. Only one player (punt returner and nickel corner Marcus Jones) remains from their 10-person 2022 draft class. As for Strange, their former first-round pick departs after starting just 29 games over three seasons. \u2014 Chad Graff<\/p>\n<p>New Orleans Saints: Jake Haener, QB<\/p>\n<p>First-year coach Kellen Moore finally made his starting quarterback declaration Tuesday, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6565594\/2025\/08\/26\/saints-spencer-rattler-starting-quarterback\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tabbing Spencer Rattler<\/a> over 2025 second-rounder Tyler Shough. Haener was never getting either spot, despite Moore keeping the Saints\u2019 2023 fourth-round pick in the conversation during offseason media availability. Haener never looked the part of an NFL quarterback. It seems likely the Saints will add a veteran QB to the position group to work alongside Rattler and Shough. The Falcons waived Easton Stick, who has worked with Moore in the past. He seems like an easy choice to add via waivers. \u2014 Larry Holder<\/p>\n<p>New York Giants: Elijah Chatman, DL<\/p>\n<p>For those who followed Giants training camp, Chatman truly was a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6577355\/2025\/08\/26\/giants-depth-chart-cut-day-waivers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">surprise cut<\/a>. The defensive lineman played often with the first team this summer and even took some reps on offense as a fullback, which seemed to hint at the Giants\u2019 plans for him. His departure leaves Dexter Lawrence, Roy Robertson-Harris, Rakeem Nunez-Roches, Darius Alexander, D.J. Davidson and Chauncey Golston as the remaining defensive line starters and depth pieces. \u2014 Charlotte Carroll<\/p>\n<p>New York Jets: Jamaal Pritchett, WR<\/p>\n<p>The undrafted rookie wide receiver from South Alabama became a fan favorite this offseason \u2014 along with a couple of others at the position like Quentin Skinner and Brandon Smith \u2014 and there was a feeling he might win the punt-return competition against Xavier Gipson. But ultimately, the Jets opted to go with Gipson, who has actual NFL experience and who this coaching staff ultimately trusts more. Pritchett likely didn\u2019t help himself by muffing a punt in the preseason finale, though he did follow it up with a long return. Pritchett should make his way to the practice squad if he clears waivers, and it\u2019s possible the Jets\u2019 actual punt returner isn\u2019t on the roster yet. Expect GM Darren Mougey to scour the waiver wire at a few positions. \u2014 Zack Rosenblatt<\/p>\n<p>Philadelphia Eagles: Patrick Johnson, edge<\/p>\n<p>Anyone surprised by wide receiver Ainias Smith\u2019s or guard Kenyon Green\u2019s release wasn\u2019t watching. On the other hand, Johnson, the team\u2019s 2021 seventh-round pick, was designated the odd man out among the edge rushers instead of Ogbo Okoronkwo. Johnson had his moments in training camp, but his tenure didn\u2019t protect him against the historically more productive Okoronkwo, who offers the Eagles more upside after joining them on July 22. \u2014 Brooks Kubena<\/p>\n<p>Pittsburgh Steelers: Chuck Clark, S<\/p>\n<p>GM Omar Khan\u2019s blockbuster trade with the Dolphins added one Pro Bowl talent to the secondary in Jalen Ramsey, but it also removed another in Minkah Fitzpatrick, putting the safety position in question. While offseason addition Juan Thornhill is in line to start Week 1 and Ramsey will play free safety in the base defense, Clark is a veteran with seven years of NFL experience who could have provided depth. As recently as this week, Clark was taking first-team reps alongside starting strong safety DeShon Elliott, as Thornhill recovers from injury. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6577336\/2025\/08\/26\/steelers-initial-53-man-roster-cutdown-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">By cutting Clark<\/a>, the Steelers have only their starting tandem (Thornhill and Elliott), plus core special teamer Miles Killebrew and Ramsey as candidates to play at safety. However, that doesn\u2019t mean we won\u2019t see Clark again. Because he\u2019s a vested veteran, he is not subject to waivers. If the Steelers don\u2019t add a safety from another team, they could stash Clark on the practice squad and elevate him in the event of injury. \u2014 Mike DeFabo<\/p>\n<p>San Francisco 49ers: Thomas Morstead, P<\/p>\n<p>While some Niners fans were praying for inconsistent kicker Jake Moody to get cut, they were surprised when they saw the veteran punter on the list. But Morstead took to social media to say he will be back soon after what looks like a contractual procedure. The other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6574655\/2025\/08\/26\/49ers-53-man-roster-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">big surprise<\/a> was undrafted rookie defensive tackle Sebastian Valdez, who impressed in the preseason and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6550226\/2025\/08\/13\/49ers-rookie-sebastian-valdez-hulk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">drew the nickname \u201cHulk.\u201d<\/a> Valdez is a likely candidate for the practice squad if he makes it through waivers unclaimed. \u2014 Vic Tafur<\/p>\n<p>Seattle Seahawks: Quinton Bohanna and Brandon Pili, DTs<\/p>\n<p>Seattle has a strong interior defensive line led by Leonard Williams, Jarran Reed and 2024 first-round pick Byron Murphy II. Depth was a concern coming into camp, though, especially with Johnathan Hankins missing all of training camp with a back injury (he\u2019s on the reserve\/NFI list now). Pili and Bohanna were on the field a lot in training camp and the preseason because of all the veteran rest days for Williams and Reed. Both played well but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6574618\/2025\/08\/26\/seahawks-53-man-roster-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">didn\u2019t make the cut<\/a>. They may return via the practice squad but, for now, Seattle is light on interior linemen. \u2014 Michael-Shawn Dugar<\/p>\n<p>Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Kyle Trask, QB<\/p>\n<p>When Trask signed a one-year, $2.7 million deal with $1.34 million guaranteed in March, it seemed indisputable that he would be the No. 2 to Baker Mayfield. After all, the Bucs were already invested in him, having spent a second-round pick on him in 2021 and developed him for four-plus years. But Trask had a chance to solidify his standing when Mayfield missed a couple of practices in camp, and his performances were so-so. Then the team was able to sign Teddy Bridgewater, who was given the start in the preseason finale. Trask hasn\u2019t had many opportunities to prove himself, but he didn\u2019t take advantage when a door was open. He competed for the starting job in 2023, but couldn\u2019t beat out Mayfield. In four years, he never started a game and threw only 11 passes. \u2014 Dan Pompei<\/p>\n<p>Tennessee Titans: James Proche, WR<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not just that Proche was the clear best option as a returner, he also performed consistently well in camp at receiver \u2014 better than some of the guys who ended up on the active roster. But he lost out to Bryce Oliver, who will be a core special teams player and also continues to improve as a receiver. Or he lost out to Van Jefferson, a veteran whose place on this team was no sure thing. Four of the six guys who made it were locks: Calvin Ridley, Tyler Lockett and rookie draft picks Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike. Dike is the top remaining choice to return kicks and punts, but if the Titans can get Proche back on the practice squad, that could still end up being his role at some point this season. \u2014 Joe Rexrode<\/p>\n<p>Washington Commanders: Clelin Ferrell, DE<\/p>\n<p>Spoiler: This wasn\u2019t that big of a surprise. Ferrell, the No. 4 pick in the 2019 draft, signed with Washington last season and re-upped in March as the team attempted to transform its defensive line. The Commanders needed to boost their pass rush, opening the door for Ferrell to prove he should maintain his spot. But he failed to show enough in camp and preseason to warrant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6577213\/2025\/08\/26\/commanders-53-man-roster-sam-cosmi-jacory-croskey-merritt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">keeping him<\/a> over returning defensive ends Dorance Armstrong and Javontae Jean-Baptiste, or newcomers Deatrich Wise Jr. and Jacob Martin. \u2014 Nicki Jhabvala<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">(Photo of Hunter Renfrow being tackled by Chuck Clark: Grant Halverson \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The NFL required all 32 teams to set initial 53-man rosters by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, and&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":179615,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[7140,6328,532,8995,8996,531,8997,1544,8998,8999,9000,9001,51,2505,9002,8017,3570,535,8986,9006,9003,8812,533,9004,4716,5287,50,1232,1105,1545,9005,7149,3528,9007,52,534],"class_list":{"0":"post-179614","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-news","8":"tag-arizona-cardinals","9":"tag-atlanta-falcons","10":"tag-baltimore-ravens","11":"tag-buffalo-bills","12":"tag-carolina-panthers","13":"tag-chicago-bears","14":"tag-cincinnati-bengals","15":"tag-cleveland-browns","16":"tag-dallas-cowboys","17":"tag-denver-broncos","18":"tag-detroit-lions","19":"tag-green-bay-packers","20":"tag-headlines","21":"tag-houston-texans","22":"tag-indianapolis-colts","23":"tag-jacksonville-jaguars","24":"tag-kansas-city-chiefs","25":"tag-las-vegas-raiders","26":"tag-los-angeles-chargers","27":"tag-los-angeles-rams","28":"tag-miami-dolphins","29":"tag-minnesota-vikings","30":"tag-new-england-patriots","31":"tag-new-orleans-saints","32":"tag-new-york-giants","33":"tag-new-york-jets","34":"tag-news","35":"tag-nfl","36":"tag-philadelphia-eagles","37":"tag-pittsburgh-steelers","38":"tag-san-francisco-49ers","39":"tag-seattle-seahawks","40":"tag-tampa-bay-buccaneers","41":"tag-tennessee-titans","42":"tag-top-stories","43":"tag-washington-commanders"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":"Validation failed: Text character limit of 500 exceeded"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/179614","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=179614"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/179614\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/179615"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=179614"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=179614"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=179614"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}