August 30 is the toughest day on the 2022 NFL calendar. That’s the day all 32 teams have to slice their rosters down from 80 active players to 53.
As a result, some veterans will see their careers come to an unceremonious end while many undrafted free agents will see theirs snuffed out before they could even begin. The league’s pool of available players will overflow, and while some of these talents will find new homes and have the chance to rebuild their careers, others will languish on practice squads or possibly have to turn their attention to jobs that don’t involve smashing into other men on a regular basis.
Hundreds of players will hit the free agency marketplace as September approaches to fill our Sundays with football once more. Here’s a list of some of the most notable players to be served their walking papers in the lead-up to — and on — cut-down day.
Arizona Cardinals
- WR Marcell Ateman
- DL Kingsley Keke
- LB Devon Kennard
- TE Deon Yelder
Atlanta Falcons
- WR Geronimo Allison
- RB Qadree Ollison
- TE MyCole Pruitt
- WR Auden Tate
Baltimore Ravens
- RB Corey Clement
- LB Diego Fagot
- QB Brett Hundley
- S Tony Jefferson
Buffalo Bills
- WR Tavon Austin
- P Matt Haack
- TE OJ Howard
- RB Duke Johnson
Carolina Panthers
- TE Ryan Izzo
- LB Kamal Martin
Chicago Bears
- OT Julie’n Davenport
- DE Mario Edwards
- WR Dazz Newsome
Cincinnati Bengals
Cleveland Browns
- QB Josh Rosen
- WR Javon Wims
Dallas Cowboys
- QB Ben DiNucci
- FB Ryan Nall
- TE Jeremy Sprinkle
Denver Broncos
- CB Blessuan Austin
- WR Travis Fulgham
- P Sam Martin
- WR Trey Quinn
- LB Joe Schobert
Detroit Lions
- QB Tim Boyle
- LB Jarrad Davis
- WR Tom Kennedy
Green Bay Packers
- TE Dominique Dafney
Houston Texans
- WR Chad Beebe
- S Terrence Brooks
- WR Chester Rogers
- FB Andy Janovich
- DE Jordan Jenkins
- CB Fabian Moreau
Indianapolis Colts
- QB Jack Coan
- RB Phillip Lindsay
- OT Jason Spriggs
Jacksonville Jaguars
- RB Ryquell Armstead
- DT Malcom Brown
- K Elliott Fry
- QB Jake Luton
- WR Laquon Treadwell
Kansas City Chiefs
- WR Josh Gordon
- RB Derrick Gore
- CB Lonnie Johnson Jr.
Las Vegas Raiders
- DL Vernon Butler
- RB Kenyan Drake
- WR Demarcus Robinson
- LB Kenny Young
Los Angeles Chargers
- WR Maurice Ffrench
Los Angeles Rams
- TE Kendall Blanton
Miami Dolphins
- RB/WR Lynn Bowden
- RB Sony Michel
- S Sheldrick Redwine
- WR Mohamed Sanu
- WR Preston Williams
Minnesota Vikings
- FB Jake Bargas
- CB Harrison Hand
- DT Ty McGill
- QB Kellen Mond
- LB Chazz Surratt
- WR Albert Wilson
New England Patriots
- CB Malcolm Butler
- TE Dalton Keene
New Orleans Saints
- TE Chris Herndon
- DT Jaleel Johnson
- RB Devine Ozigbo
- WR Kevin White
New York Giants
- WR Robert Foster
- QB Davis Webb
New York Jets
- OL Caleb Benenoch
- RB Tevin Coleman
- RB La’Mical Perine
- K Eddy Pineiro
Philadelphia Eagles
- WR Devon Allen
- S Anthony Harris
- WR Lance Lenoir
- QB Carson Strong
- S Jaquiski Tartt
- WR Greg Ward
Pittsburgh Steelers
- LB Genard Avery
- WR Christian Blake
- TE Jace Sternberger
San Francisco 49ers
- CB Darqueze Dennard
- WR KeeSean Johnson
- DT Robert Nkemdiche
Seattle Seahawks
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- WR Cyril Grayson
- WR Tyler Johnson
Tennessee Titans
- P Brett Kern
- RB Jordan Wilkins
Washington Commanders
- DB Troy Apke
- DB De’Vante Bausby
- TE Sammis Reyes
