The NFL is towards a crucial stage as the preseason games come to a close: roster cuts. All clubs are getting ready to introduce the 53 players who have been selected to compete in the forthcoming season’s gridiron matches, as there is much expectation in the air.
At this point, there will be a frenzy of activity as players locate new homes, sign contracts with other squads, or say goodbye to the spotlight of the league. These choices are driven by the unrelenting desire for perfection, which shapes the paths of both seasoned professionals and budding stars.
Players are routinely released or waived in the dynamic world of professional sports for reasons ranging from injury to intense competition in particular positions. Some are able to restart their careers with new teams, while others spend years impressing the 32 teams in the league via practice squads in an effort to get back on the pitch.
Breakdown of NFL roster cuts by team for 2023
Analyze the whole breakdown of NFL roster cuts for 2023 by looking at each team individually. Find out the causes of player release, including any related to strategic position optimization or injuries. Learn about the adventures athletes take to reinvent themselves or how they use practice squads to attract attention in an effort to land a position on the coveted NFL stage.
| Team | Roster Cuts 2023 |
| Arizona Cardinals | Waived: Lachavious Simmons – OT |
| Released: Matt Haack – Punter | |
| Jack Coco – Long Snapper | |
| Colt McCoy – QB | |
| Atlanta Falcons | Waived: Bless Austin – CB |
| Delontae Scott – DL | |
| Ikenna Enechukwu – DL | |
| Chris Blair – WR | |
| Frank Darby – WR | |
| Released: LaColby Tucker – OL | |
| Justin Ellis – DT | |
| OL Jalen Mayfield | |
| Buffalo Bills | Waived: Cortez Broughton – DT |
| Jared Mayden – S | |
| DaShaun White – LB | |
| Jace Sternberger – TE | |
| Garrett McGhin – OT | |
| Isaiah Coulter – WR | |
| Dezmon Patmon – WR | |
| Released: Shane Ray – DL | |
| Carolina Panthers | Waived: Antwuan Jackson – DT |
| Marquan McCall – DT | |
| John Penisini – DT | |
| Bumper Pool – LB | |
| Jalen Redmond – DL | |
| Rejzohn Wright – CB | |
| Josh Thomas – S | |
| Collin Duncan – S | |
| Colby Richardson – CB | |
| Arron Mosby – LB | |
| Larnel Coleman – OT | |
| Gary Jennings – WR | |
| Jake Luton – QB | |
| CJ Saunders – WR | |
| Matthew Wright – Kicker | |
| Chicago Bears | Waived: Kuony Deng – LB |
| Donovan Jeter – NT | |
| D’Anthony Jones – DL | |
| Bravvion Roy – DT | |
| Jalyn Holmes – DE | |
| Chase Allen – TE | |
| Aron Cruickshank – WR | |
| Alex Leatherwood – OT | |
| Jared Pinkney – TE | |
| Dante Pettis – WR | |
| Joe Reed – WR | |
| PJ Walker – QB | |
| Nsimba Webster – WR | |
| Jake Tonges – TE | |
| Andre Szmyt – Kicker | |
| Released: Jalyn Holmes – DL | |
| Cincinnati Bengals | Waived: Tarell Basham – DE |
| Cleveland Browns | Waived: Caleb Biggers – CB |
| Cam Bright – LB | |
| Bubba Bolden – S | |
| Michael Dwumfour – DE | |
| Thomas Graham Jr. – CB | |
| Gavin Heslop – CB | |
| Nate Meadors – S | |
| Chris Westry – CB | |
| Anthony Schwartz – WR | |
| Daylen Baldwin – WR | |
| Miller Forristall – TE | |
| Thomas Greeney – TE | |
| Derrick Kelly – OT | |
| Nate McCrary – RB | |
| Hunter Thedford – OT | |
| Jalen Wayne – WR | |
| Released: Colby Gossett – OL | |
| Jordan Wilkins – RB | |
| Dallas Cowboys | Released: Tristan Vizcaino – Kicker |
| Denver Broncos | Waived: Delonte Hood – CB |
| Forrest Merril – DE | |
| Ray Wilborn – LB | |
| Nick Williams – WR | |
| J.J. Koski – WR | |
| Kendall Hinton – WR | |
| Elliott Fry – Kicker | |
| Jack Landherr IV – Long Snapper | |
| Released: Isaiah Prince – OT | |
| Detroit Lions | Waived: Shane Zylstra – TE |
| Jarren Williams – CB | |
| Logan Stenberg – OL | |
| Saivion Smith – CB | |
| Colby Richardson – CB | |
| Trey Quinn – WR | |
| Darrin Paulo – OL | |
| Scott Nelson – S | |
| Zach Morton – DE | |
| Alex Mollette – OL | |
| Denzel Mims – WR | |
| Mohamed Ibrahim – RB | |
| Daniel Helm – TE | |
| Tae Hayes – CB | |
| Obinna Eze – OL | |
| Derrick Deese Jr. – TE | |
| Avery Davis – WR | |
| Trinity Benson – WR | |
| Released: Christian Covington – DL | |
| Bobby Hart – OL | |
| Germain Ifedi – OL | |
| Jake McQuaide – Long Snapper | |
| Jason Moore – WR | |
| Devine Ozigbo – RB | |
| Ross Pierschbacher – OL | |
| Green Bay Packers | Waived: Jeff Cotton – WR |
| Jake Hanson – OL | |
| Released: Danny Etling – QB | |
| Chuck Filiaga – OL | |
| La’Darius Hamilton – LB | |
| Camren McDonald – TE | |
| Pat O’Donnell – Punter | |
| Houston Texans | Waived: Jake Bates – Kicker |
| Victor Bolden – WR | |
| Jacky Chen – OL | |
| Tyree Gillespie – S | |
| Xazavian Valladay – RB | |
| Released: Demone Harris – DE | |
| Darius Phillips – CB | |
| Kendall Sheffield – CB | |
| Christian Kirksey – LB | |
| Indianapolis Colts | Waived: Tyler Adams – WR |
| Kody Case – WR | |
| Emil Ekiyor – OL | |
| Toriano Clinton – RB | |
| Nick Eubanks – TE | |
| Ethan Fernea, WR | |
| Lucas Havrisik kicker |
When are players eligible for practice squad signings?
Players that are waived can shortly join practise squads, usually within 48–72 hours of the deadline, in the world of NFL roster cuts. Teams scramble to sign these possible gems during this short window as they look to improve their squads. It’s a compelling illustration of the sophisticated player management choreography used by the NFL.
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