The NFL's biggest roster transaction day of the year is upon us. Prior to Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET, all 32 teams must cut their rosters down from 90 to 53 players ahead of the 2025 season.
Over 1,000 players will be waived, released, or shelved with an injury designation and, while some will end up on practice squads, these next two days will unfortunately mark the end of the road for many trying to follow their dream.
Additionally, some surprise cuts will also come across the wire as teams look to either get younger or simply move on from players you may not think were on the chopping block.
Here's a look at some of the notable releases around the league:
Lions Release OT Dan Skipper
Veteran offensive tackle Dan Skipper was released by the Detroit Lions on Monday afternoon, per Detroit Football Network's Justin Rogers. The 30-year-old is known for his height (at 6'10", he's the tallest active NFL player and second tallest in league history) and for catching a touchdown pass from Jared Goff last season.
In a league desperate for tackle depth, it's hard to believe Skipper will be jobless for long.
Buccaneers Release Kyle Trask, Name Teddy Bridgewater Backup QB
The Buccaneers released Kyle Trask on Monday and, in turn, handed the backup quarterback job to veteran Teddy Bridgewater.
Trask was selected by Tampa Bay in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft and, after not logging a snap as a rookie, went 4-of-11 passing for 28 yards in seven appearances over the last three seasons.
Commanders Release WR Michael Gallup
The contract extension that Terry McLaurin agreed to with the Commanders on Monday gave them some much-needed help in the wide receiver room. Unfortunately, another veteran pass catcher is now suffering the consequences.
According to multiple reports, Washington released wide receiver Michael Gallup on Monday. The 29-year-old was a third-round pick of the Cowboys in 2018 and spent his first six seasons in Dallas before being released in March of 2024. After briefly retiring following an offseason stint with the Raiders last fall, he returned to football this spring for another chance in Washington, but didn't make the cut.
Lions Release QB Hendon Hooker
The Lions have unofficially named a backup quarterback to Jared Goff. On Monday, they waived Hendon Hooker, meaning Kyle Allen has won the job.
Hendon was drafted by Detroit in the third round of the 2023 NFL draft, but missed the majority of his rookie season after tearing his ACL during his final year at Tennessee. He was active for three games last season, completing 6-of-9 pass attempts for 21 yards in cleanup duty.
He'll now look for a change of scenery, something head coach Dan Campbell recently suggested could be beneficial for the young quarterback.
Chiefs Release QB Bailey Zappe
The Chiefs began trimming the fat in their crowded quarterback room on Monday, releasing veteran signal-caller Bailey Zappe.
The 26-year-old was in the midst of his second stint in Kansas City, competing with Gardner Minshew and Chris Oladokun for the backup job behind Patrick Mahomes. Zappe is a veteran with nine NFL starts under his belt.
Eagles Release OL Kenyon Green
After making a three-peat of trades on Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles have begun to trim their roster down on Monday. According to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz, the team is waiving offensive lineman Kenyon Green.
The 24-year-old was selected by the Texans in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft and spent his first three seasons in Houston, starting 23 of 27 games played. He was traded to Philly this offseason as part of the C.J. Gardner-Johnson trade, but with no clear path to a starting spot behind Landon Dickerson and Tyler Steen, the team is now moving on.
Saints Release RB Cam Akers
The Saints released running back Cam Akers on Monday afternoon ahead of Tuesday's final cutdown day, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. He had been listed as the third running back on New Orleans' unofficial depth chart behind Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller.
Akers was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft. He tore his Achilles tendon ahead of the 2021 season, but returned in the postseason to help Los Angeles win Super Bowl LVI. The 26-year-old has also spent time with the Minnesota Vikings and the Houston Texans.
Dolphins Release CB Mike Hilton
The Dolphins released veteran cornerback Mike Hilton on Monday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The 31-year-old signed with Miami late last month and had been listed as their top nickel cornerback throughout the preseason. An undrafted free agent in 2016, Hilton has spent time with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals throughout his eight-year career.
Browns Release QB Snoop Huntley
The Browns released quarterback Tyler "Snoop" Huntley on Sunday afternoon. The veteran signal caller was signed by Cleveland earlier this month following injuries to Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel, and Shedeur Sanders that hindered the room.
No longer in need of an additional training camp arm, the Browns are moving on—yet it still looks like they're set on keeping four quarterbacks to begin the season.
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