As the NFL deadline for teams to cut their rosters down to 53 players approaches, we are keeping a close eye on the AFC teams and the moves they are making. From the Baltimore Ravens to the Jacksonville Jaguars, every team is working to finalize their roster for the upcoming season.
The Baltimore Ravens wasted no time in making their cuts, waiving or releasing several players including WR Russell Gage, TE Mike Rigerman, and DE Tramel Walthour. These moves are all part of the process as teams have to make tough decisions to get down to the required number of players.
Over in Buffalo, the Bills were busy as well, waving or releasing QB Anthony Brown, WR Damiere Byrd, and LB Deion Jones among others. Additionally, S Terrell Burgess and S Dee Delaney were placed on IR and QB Ben DiNucci was released. It’s a difficult time for players as they wait to hear whether they have made the cut or not.
The Cincinnati Bengals also had their fair share of cuts, waiving players like OL Jackson Carman, WR Hakeem Butler, and DT Joshua Pryor. It’s a tough time for these athletes who have put in hours of hard work in hopes of making the final roster.
In Cleveland, the Browns made moves including placing RB Nick Chubb on the PUP list and trading DT Chris Williams to Chicago. Several players were waived including G Wyatt Davis, LB Landon Honeycutt, and RB Jacob Saylors. These decisions are never easy for teams as they try to balance talent and roster spots.
The Denver Broncos released players like defensive tackle Angelo Blackson and receiver Phillip Dorsett while waiving others like cornerback Kaleb Hayes and inside linebacker Alec Mock. These players have put in the work during training camp and preseason, but unfortunately, not everyone can make the final cut.
As teams like the Indianapolis Colts make their cuts, waiving or releasing players such as WR Tyrie Cleveland and DE Derek Rivers, the reality of the NFL business side becomes apparent. Every player understands the risk of being cut, but that doesn’t make it any easier when the news comes.
Finally, the Jacksonville Jaguars were in the mix as well, making trades and releases to reach the required roster size. LB Trevis Gipson was traded to Seattle while players like WR Denzel Mims and TE Chris Myarick were released. These moves are all part of the process as teams finalize their rosters for the upcoming season.
Overall, the AFC teams are all working hard to make the tough decisions required to reach the 53-player limit. As players anxiously await news of their fate, teams are focused on putting together the best roster possible for the challenges that lie ahead in the NFL season.