NFL teams need to make their final roster cuts to trim down to 53 players for the 2025 season by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Aug. 26.
It’s never an easy day for players, coaches, and even fans, but it’s a necessary step as the dawn of a new season approaches.
While Sporting News is once again tracking all the players released by every team here, below are many of the recognizable names who are now free agents looking for jobs to extend their careers.
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Notable NFL cuts 2025
Quarterbacks
Tyler Huntley, Browns: The former Ravens No. 2 had no chance in that crowded QB room.
Kyle Trask, Buccaneers: They finally moved on from him with Teddy Bridgewater back.
Jake Haener, Saints: He couldn’t get a shot vs. Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough.
Sean Clifford, Packers: The former Penn State star reaches the end of the line.
Sam Hartman, Commanders: Too bad he can’t fall back on being extremely good looking.
Hendon Hooker, Lions: The dream of succeeding Jared Goff is done with Kyle Allen as Detroit’s new No. 2.
Tommy DeVito, Giants: Maybe he can co-star in Jersey Mike’s commericals soon.
Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Eagles: Philadelphia is trying the post-hype developmental route again, this time with Sam Howell instead of DTR.
Bailey Zappe, Chiefs. He got Zapped by yet another AFC team.
Brett Rypien, Vikings: He was terrible enough to make Minnesota sign Carson Wentz after moving Sam Howell.
Mike White, Bills. Maybe the Patriots will give him a shot to complete his AFC East tour.
Clayton Tune, Cardinals: It might have been his NFL swan song with the birds.
Ben DiNucci, Falcons: He’ll always have that one time starting in Dallas.
Nate Sudfeld, 49ers: He was expected to suddenly fall off their roster.
Bryce Perkins and Jack Plummer, Panthers: They stuck with a different Bryce and … Andy Dalton.
Dresser Winn, Rams: Turns out all he does isn’t his last name.
Adrian Martinez, Jets: UFL now stands for unsigned football legend.
Kyle McCord, Eagles: The Eagles gave the former Ohio State and Syracuse starter a shot, but it wasn’t meant to be.
Logan Woodside, Steelers: The former Titan is out from another team.
Desmond Ridder, Bengals: It wasn’t meant to be in Cincinnati for a second time.
Shane Buechele, Bills: The former Texas starter also was let go in Buffalo.
Will Grier, Cowboys: He couldn’t hange on with another chance.
Easton Stick, Falcons: Atlanta doesn’t have a NHL team anymore.
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Running backs
Cam Akers, Saints: The former Ram and Viking is near the end of the line.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Saints: The Chiefs one-time first-rounder couldn’t stick at home.
Jeff Wilson Jr., 49ers: He didn’t get another stint on the team.
Ameer Abdulah, 49ers: “AA” was just one casualty of the Brian Robinson Jr. trade.
Royce Freeman, Bears: They decided to roll with other limited talent behind D’Andre Swift.
Ke’Shawn Vaughn, 49ers: The former buzzy Buccaneer also wasn’t needed after Robinson was acquired.
J.J. Taylor, Texans: His Patriots sleeper days seem long gone.
Evan Hull, Steelers: His Colts sleeper days seem long gone.
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Wide receivers
Michael Gallup, Commanders: The former Cowboy has fallen fast with injuries.
Malachi Corley, Jets: He used to have so much promise in the previous offense.
Hunter Renfrow, Panthers: The Clemson connection wasn’t good enough.
Robbie Chosen, 49ers: The former Mr. Anderson wasn’t pick evend with depth issues.
Russell Gage, 49ers: See the former Mr. Anderson.
Dante Pettis, Saints: They still had too much at the position.
KJ Hamler, Bills: Not enough room for the former Penn State star.
Lil’Jordan Humphrey, Giants:. He wasn’t big enough for Big Blue.
Donovan Peoples-Jones, Saints: We’ll always have Gus Johnson enunciating every syllable of his name.
Laviska Sheanult Jr., Bills. Just in case you didn’t know he had been in Buffalo.
Mecole Hardman, Packers: The former Chief might get one more shot in KC.
Equanimeous St. Brown, 49ers: Being the brother of the Sun God can take you only so far.
Diontae Johnson, Broncos: What a freefall for the former top Steeler.
Phillip Dorsett, Raiders: Hard to believe the Colts took him in the first round 10 years ago.
Brenden Rice, Chargers: Jerry’s son was caught in a tough numbers game in Year 2.
Marquez Callaway, Raiders: Unfortunately, he’ll have more time to hit the links.
Zach Pascal, Giants: Pascal’s triangle of stats is still Eagles, Colts, Cardinals.
Samori Toure, Bears: They didn’t keep the 2022 seventh-rounder of the rival Packers.
Dez Fitpatrick, Chargers: He had little chance in this crowded, talented receiving room.
Robert Woods, Steelers: Bobby Trees couldn’t stick with yet another team.
Xavier Restrepo, Titans: They didn’t keep Cam Ward’s former go-to guy.
KJ Osborn, Commanders: The numbers were against him in Washington.
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Tight ends
Tre’ McKitty, Texans: The cat with the coolest name was cut.
Greg Dulcich, Giants: So much for his one-time Broncos buzz.
Seth Green, Saints: Low-rated football player, underrated voice actor.
Jelani Woods, Colts: Tyler Warren time.
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Offensive linemen
La’el Collins, Cowboys: The once undrafted gem is now not useful on a rebuilding offensive line.
Dan Skipper, Lions: He’s not tackle eligible again for them anymore.
Cole Strange, Patriots: Their weird offensive line pick is finally out.
Trent Brown, Texans: The former Patriots and 49ers starter is near the end.
Kenyon Green, Eagles: The former Texans starter couldn’t stick on a loaded depth chart.
Sidy Sow, Patriots: New England reaps what is sows with a shaky fourth-rounder from two years ago.
Samuel Jackson, Jets: What’s in his wallet? He got $840,000 before this roster “L.”
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Defensive linemen
Desmond Watson, Buccaneers: Literally cuts don’t get bigger than this.
Tavon Bryan, Bengals: The Jaguars’ 2018 first-round bust tackle saved his career with the Colts last season. He couldn’t do so again in Cincinnati.
Kyle Peko, Rams: He’ll always have the Broncos.
Phidarian Mathis, Jets: The former Commanders second-rounder just couldn’t stick.
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Edge rushers
Ronnie Perkins, Falcons: The former Patriots linebacker is near the end of the line.
Linebackers
Jamin Davis, Jets: Hard to believe the Commanders took him in the first round four years ago.
Anthony Walker Jr., Buccaneers: The well-traveled former Northwestern star linebacker will try to keep finding a home.
Isaiah Simmons, Packers: It’s been a rough go for the former Cardinals first-rounder.
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Cornerbacks
Mike Hilton, Dolphins: The former Bengal and Steeler didn’t do enough for the stay.
Eli Ricks, Eagles: The Alabama star once had so much NFL promise.
Lamar Jackson, Falcons: Can the Ravens give him a shot at some point, please?
Arthur Maulet, Texans: The former Ravens starter wasn’t good enough in Houston.
Safeties
Lewis Cine, Eagles: It’s been a rough few years for the former Vikings first-rounder.
Shilo Sanders, Buccaneers: A last name can go only so far in the NFL.
Jalen Mills, Texans: It didn’t work for the former Patriot.
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Kickers
Matthew Wright, Panthers: He’ll be on the short list again as soon as a kicker injury strikes.
Dustin Hopkins, Browns: This job is very fickle in the NFL.
Punters
Ryan Stonehouse, Dolphins: The 2022 NFL punting leader with the Titans couldn’t beat out Jake Bailey.
Cameron Johnston, Steelers: He lost the job he once had to Corliss Waitman again.
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