NFL teams cut rosters from as many as 90 players to 53 by the deadline, producing widespread player vacancies. The league's tallest and heaviest players were released along with a former Rams running back, a star receiver, and one of Deion Sanders' sons. Several quarterbacks lost roster spots despite preseason opportunities, and many veterans and younger players now face unemployment. Teams can begin forming practice squads as early as the next morning, and many released players are expected to be re-signed there. The cuts left players to endure at least one night uncertain about their jobs.
This was far more than a trim. NFL teams had to shear an enormous number of players from rosters Tuesday, dropping from as many as 90 players to 53 by 1 p.m. PDT. The league's tallest player and heaviest player both were cut. A former Rams star running back is out of a job. So is a star receiver. And so is one of Deion Sanders' sons, but not the one so many folks seem to love to despise.
Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Eagles: The former UCLA star was acquired by Philadelphia in March and stood a solid chance to back up Jalen Hurts after competing with Tanner McKee and Kyle McCord. However, Sam Howell was acquired from Minnesota a few days ago, and Thompson-Robinson is job hunting. Dresser Winn, Rams: Despite completing 15 of 23 passes for 191 yards and a touchdown in the Rams' preseason finale win over Cleveland,
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