Official 2024 Final Cuts Thread

[Joemailman]

All cuts must be made by 3:00 PM Tuesday August 27.

Could be some cuts being revealed on Monday though. Or sooner.

[ThunderDan]

I would guess the guys they know they will cut will be released this afternoon to give them a shot with another team.

[Joemailman]

I would guess the guys they know they will cut will be released this afternoon to give them a shot with another team.

That might happen with some veterans. But players with less than 4 accrued seasons must clear waivers before they become free agents. I believe that process doesn't start until the deadline on Tuesday.

[red]

i wanna say that cuts usually start to trickle out before the actual cut day

probably could here about some moves today

or at least some IR moves today

[Joemailman]

I believe anyone put on IR today would be out for the season. On the final cutdown day, Tuesday, before final cuts are made, teams can designate 2 players to IR with right to return after 4 weeks.

[Bretsky]

WHO are the 5th and 6th WR that makes the team ?

We gotta try trading some of these guys. Any team have two kickers about the same, both way better than our scrap heap ?

Heath kinda looks like he's earned a spot.

[Fritz]

WHO are the 5th and 6th WR that makes the team ?

We gotta try trading some of these guys. Any team have two kickers about the same, both way better than our scrap heap ?

Heath kinda looks like he's earned a spot.

Cut both kickers! Where's George Blanda when you need him??

It's so weird to think that if Warm Carlson had knocked that 32 yarder through, he'd very likely have the job locked up, at least for awhile. But now he might be cut before he gets to the regular season.

[King Friday]

Very difficult to trade at cutdown, because teams know you have to release them.

I wouldn’t expect any cut leakage until tomorrow. I would assume Gute and friends will be spending most of the day today making the final decisions…and looking for video on any kicker that could become available.

[Joemailman]

Some teams have started to announce cuts. Nothing significant. https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-news-roundup-latest-league-updates-from-sunday-aug-25

[MadScientist]

Some teams have started to announce cuts. Nothing significant. https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-news-roundup-latest-league-updates-from-sunday-aug-25

What do you mean 'nothing significant'? The Colts cut a kicker who made both his chances in their final preseason game.

[Fritz]

Some teams have started to announce cuts. Nothing significant. https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-news-roundup-latest-league-updates-from-sunday-aug-25

I am wondering if Olidapo will be cut. He was injured, and since he's been back he seems to have been strictly an in-the-box safety, and his "grade" in the last preseason game was awful. Do they really need a strictly box safety at this point?

[Joemailman]

I am wondering if Olidapo will be cut. He was injured, and since he's been back he seems to have been strictly an in-the-box safety, and his "grade" in the last preseason game was awful. Do they really need a strictly box safety at this point?

No, but I'd be shocked if they didn't keep him. He missed all the offseason workouts and much of training camp because he broke a toe at the Combine. Not too surprising he struggled in live action. I would expect him to make the 53 and be inactive on game day for a while.

[CaptainKickass]

Especially being from Wisconsin, you'll wanna click this text right here (https://cutdownduckcalls.com/) for the cutdowns you'll remember all season long!

[Joemailman]

What do you mean 'nothing significant'? The Colts cut a kicker who made both his chances in their final preseason game.

I missed that. Was just looking for names I recognized. Spencer Shrader is his name. Notre Dame bio says he was 3-3 from 29 and in, and he made 4 of 50+. But he was only 15-22 overall, so he must have had some inconsistencies from 30-49.

Saw action in all 13 games as the Notre Dame kicker … Connected on 15 field goals, and finished 61-for-62 on extra points … Finished second on the team with 106 points scored … Was 3-for-3 on field goals 29 yards and in, hit four kicks of 50 or more, including setting a program record with a 54-yard kick at NC State … Matched the program record for field goals of longer than 50 yards in a career in just one season

[Fritz]

Right now at kicker, the grass is greener on the other side of every fence.

[Joemailman]

QB and K cuts:

Buffalo: QB Anthony Brown
Miami: QB Mike White
Cincinnati: QB Rocky Lombardi
Indianapolis: QB Kedon Slovis
Kansas City: QB Ian Book
Los Angeles Chargers: QB Max Duggan
Atlanta: QB John Paddock
Los Angeles Rams: QB Dresser Winn
Minnesota: QB Matt Corral

Indianapolis: K Spencer Shrader
Washington: K Riley Patterson

[CaptainKickass]

Cincinnati: QB Rocky Lombardi


BRING HOME THE LOMBARDI!!!!!















(j/k, I know nothing of him)

[Fritz]

QB and K cuts:

Buffalo: QB Anthony Brown
Miami: QB Mike White
Cincinnati: QB Rocky Lombardi
Indianapolis: QB Kedon Slovis
Kansas City: QB Ian Book
Los Angeles Chargers: QB Max Duggan
Atlanta: QB John Paddock
Los Angeles Rams: QB Dresser Winn
Minnesota: QB Matt Corral

Indianapolis: K Spencer Shrader
Washington: K Riley Patterson

Sign them both! Sign every kicker who gets cut!

ABJ! (Anybody but Joseph) AABWC! (Almost Anybody but Warm Carlson)

I believe Schrader was on some writer's list of kickers with promise who might be cut.

[red]

Sign them both! Sign every kicker who gets cut!

ABJ! (Anybody but Joseph) AABWC! (Almost Anybody but Warm Carlson)

I believe Schrader was on some writer's list of kickers with promise who might be cut.

schrader was shit in college, no reason for him to even get a shot in the nfl

sub 70% at FG for his career. 68.3 to be exact

https://fightingirish.com/roster/spencer-shrader-2/

meanwhile this sexy mother fucker didn't even get a sniff in the NFL despite hitting 90% of his FGs and all his XPs last season

85% fg for his career and only missed 1 XP in 4 seasons

https://unlvrebels.com/images/2023/7/27/UNLV_Football_Headshots_2023_Jose_Pizano_eYlCe.jpg ?width=300

https://unlvrebels.com/sports/football/roster/jose-pizano/15624
https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4692644/jose-pizano

[Fritz]

Sign him! Sign them all! Keep like three kickers on the PS and let 'em duke it out!

[Bretsky]

The Jets are thought to have two good kickers, and one is a veteran in Greg Zuerline.

Good chance the younger guys gets cut.

We should just cut all three of ours and start claiming just about every kicker out there

[MadtownPacker]

Sign him! Sign them all! Keep like three kickers on the PS and let 'em duke it out!
Gotta have a Mexican on the team and even better will he miss like Carlson? No Way Jose!!!

[Joemailman]

WR Samori Toure, per Adam Schefter
OT Caleb Jones, per Matt Schneidman
K Anders Carlson per Tom Pelissero
TE Joel Wilson per Bill Huber
WR Jalen Wayne per Tom Pelissero
TE Messiah Swinson, per Ryan Wood
T Luke Tenuta per Bill Huber
WR Julian Hicks per Bill Huber
WR Dmitri Stanley per Aaron Wilson
RB Nate McCrary, per Ryan Wood
LB Chris Russell per Ryan Wood

[smuggler]

Kind of a bummer about Jones, but I guess he regressed and Dillard played reasonably well at LT.

Glad we got Rasheed Walker. What a sweet snag of a pick.

[MadtownPacker]

https://cheeseheadtv.com/sites/default/files/photo/turk-reaper-273x300.jpg

Cuts:

WR Samori Toure, per Adam Schefter
OT Caleb Jones, per Matt Schneidman
K Anders Carlson per Tom Pelissero
One playoff game too late!

What kind of Carlson is he now Fritz?

[Sparkey]

*

[Fritz]

One playoff game too late!

What kind of Carlson is he now Fritz?

I’m so bummed. I had a season’s worth of jokes ready to go. But now he’s just a Cold Carlson.

[Joemailman]

Thought Welch would make it.

WR Samori Toure, per Adam Schefter
WR Jalen Wayne per Tom Pelissero
WR Julian Hicks, per Bill Huber
WR Dimitri Stanley per Aaron Wilson
OT Caleb Jones, per Matt Schneidman
OL Luke Tenuta per Bill Huber
K Anders Carlson per Tom Pelissero
TE Joel Wilson per Bill Huber
TE Messiah Swinson, per Ryan Wood
RB Nate McCrary, per Ryan Wood
LB Chris Russell per Ryan Wood
LB Kristian Welch per Bill Huber
DE Deslin Alexandre per Matt Schneidmann
DL James Ester per Ryan Wood
QB Sean Clifford per Ian Rappoprt
QB Michael Pratt per Tom Pelissero

[Fritz]

I’m a bit surprised there too, but he seems like one of those guys the team can keep on a string if they need him later.

[run pMc]

Yeah, I thought Welch had a good shot. Likely means they go with 5 ILBs and Zayne Anderson makes it based on special teams. He was playing first string on 3 ST units in TC, so they like him there.

Clifford and Pratt getting cut is not a shock after the Willis trade. (That trade surprised me though - weird fit and figured he'd be available after cuts)
Odds are one of them (if not both) will be available to sign back onto the PS.

Otherwise, none of those cuts are surprising so far.

[CaptainKickass]

What kind of Carlson is he now Fritz?

I ain't no Fritz but methinks his new nickname is:

Anders CUT-son!


:razz:

[Tony Oday]

Looks like Heath made the 53

[Joemailman]

Looks like Heath made the 53

Yep. Only question is now is whether they go with 7 or waive DuBose.

[Spaulding]

Yep. Only question is now is whether they go with 7 or waive DuBose.

Guessing that given Welch didn't make the 53 I would think that DuBose will and help shore the special teams play given his athleticism and prior reps playing on ST.

No word yet on Joseph being cut?? If so I find that odd given they already announced Anders release. Sure as heck hope they don't keep him.

[Joemailman]

WR Samori Toure, per Adam Schefter
WR Jalen Wayne per Tom Pelissero
WR Julian Hicks, per Bill Huber
WR Dimitri Stanley per Aaron Wilson
OT Caleb Jones, per Matt Schneidman
OL Luke Tenuta per Bill Huber
G/C Lecitus Smith per Ryan Wood
K Anders Carlson per Tom Pelissero
TE Joel Wilson per Bill Huber
TE Messiah Swinson, per Ryan Wood
RB Nate McCrary, per Ryan Wood
LB Chris Russell per Ryan Wood
LB Kristian Welch per Bill Huber
DE Deslin Alexandre per Matt Schneidmann
DL James Ester per Ryan Wood
QB Sean Clifford per Ian Rappoprt
QB Michael Pratt per Tom Pelissero

[bobblehead]

schrader was shit in college, no reason for him to even get a shot in the nfl

sub 70% at FG for his career. 68.3 to be exact

https://fightingirish.com/roster/spencer-shrader-2/

meanwhile this sexy mother fucker didn't even get a sniff in the NFL despite hitting 90% of his FGs and all his XPs last season

85% fg for his career and only missed 1 XP in 4 seasons

https://unlvrebels.com/images/2023/7/27/UNLV_Football_Headshots_2023_Jose_Pizano_eYlCe.jpg ?width=300

https://unlvrebels.com/sports/football/roster/jose-pizano/15624
https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4692644/jose-pizano

Looks like mad's kid...mtp, you holding out?

[bobblehead]

I would argue Welch fell victim to the service time rule that would guarantee his contract. But then they wouldn't cut Carlson and it looks like they'll keep Joseph.

[Joemailman]

Looks like mad's kid...mtp, you holding out?

More like grandkid.

[Joemailman]

WR Samori Toure, per Adam Schefter
WR Jalen Wayne per Tom Pelissero
WR Julian Hicks, per Bill Huber
WR Dimitri Stanley per Aaron Wilson
OT Caleb Jones, per Matt Schneidman
OL Luke Tenuta per Bill Huber
G/C Lecitus Smith per Ryan Wood
G Royce Newman per Ryan Wood
K Anders Carlson per Tom Pelissero
TE Joel Wilson per Bill Huber
TE Messiah Swinson, per Ryan Wood
RB Nate McCrary, per Ryan Wood
RB Ellis Merriweather, per Bill Huber
LB Chris Russell per Ryan Wood
LB Kristian Welch per Bill Huber
DE Deslin Alexandre per Matt Schneidmann
DL James Ester per Ryan Wood
QB Sean Clifford per Ian Rappoprt
QB Michael Pratt per Tom Pelissero
CB LJ Davis, per Bill Huber (injury)

[Joemailman]

Ryan Wood
@ByRyanWood
#Packers are releasing OL Royce Newman, per source. Unclear if he'll be back on practice squad.

Word is Telfort and Glover have made the team

[Fritz]

Ryan Wood
@ByRyanWood
#Packers are releasing OL Royce Newman, per source. Unclear if he'll be back on practice squad.

Word is Telfort and Glover have made the team

I think Telfort got a lot of play in training camp. And Glover must be a developmental project they don’t want to risk losing.

[run pMc]

A few position groups are pretty much done already: QB - Love, Willis; RB - Jacobs, Wilson, Dillon (haven't seen any word on Henry Pearson, but I suspect he goes to the PS), ILB - they got their 5.

I think Dubose doesn't make the cut. I'd like to see him make it back on the PS though.

Would not shock me if they wait until last minute to cut Joseph and sign a K off waivers. Joseph is the backup plan here.

[smuggler]

They have an hour after a claim is awarded to make a roster move to get back to 53. So Joseph won't be cut unless they're sure they're getting a replacement or they don't care and don't want his contract guaranteed.

[Spaulding]

Looks like they have six cuts to go barring any trades. Thoughts on the following 6?

WR - DuBose
TE - Davis
DE - Mosby
DT - Ford
DB - Rochell
S - Anderson

?

[Tony Oday]

I like Mosby

[Spaulding]

I like Mosby

I do too, the team just seems deep at DE and if they keep Cox I don't see the numbers working out for Mosby unfortunately - kinda like Welch.

[Joemailman]

Well, it's done. We just don't know the results yet.

[Joemailman]

WR Samori Toure, per Adam Schefter
WR Jalen Wayne per Tom Pelissero
WR Julian Hicks, per Bill Huber
WR Dimitri Stanley per Aaron Wilson
OT Caleb Jones, per Matt Schneidman
OL Luke Tenuta per Bill Huber
G/C Lecitus Smith per Ryan Wood
G Royce Newman per Ryan Wood
G Donovan Jennings, per Bill Huber
K Anders Carlson per Tom Pelissero
TE Joel Wilson per Bill Huber
TE Messiah Swinson, per Ryan Wood
RB Nate McCrary, per Ryan Wood
RB Ellis Merriweather, per Bill Huber
FB Henry Pearson, per Bill Huber
LB Chris Russell per Ryan Wood
LB Kristian Welch per Bill Huber
DE Deslin Alexandre per Matt Schneidmann
DL James Ester per Ryan Wood
QB Sean Clifford per Ian Rappoprt
QB Michael Pratt per Tom Pelissero
CB LJ Davis, per Bill Huber (injury)

[King Friday]

Dillon on permanent IR.

Only Ford was put on IR with designation to return.

[Joemailman]

QB (2): 10 Jordan Love, Malik Willis (pending physical)

Released: 6 Sean Clifford, 17 Michael Pratt


RB (3): 8 Josh Jacobs, 32 MarShawn Lloyd, 31 Emanuel Wilson

Injured reserve: 28 AJ Dillon

Released: 38 Ellis Merriweather, 30 Nate McCrary

WR (6): 87 Romeo Doubs, 11 Jayden Reed, 9 Christian Watson, 13 Dontayvion Wicks, 18 Malik Heath, 80 Bo Melton

Released: 86 Grant DuBose, 83 Samori Toure, 81 Julian Hicks, 19 Dimitri Stanley, 2 Jalen Wayne


TE (3): 88 Luke Musgrave, 85 Tucker Kraft, 89 Ben Sims

Injured reserve: 84 Tyler Davis

Released: 82 Joel Wilson, 43 Messiah Swinson, 44 Henry Pearson

OL (10): 74 Elgton Jenkins, 71 Josh Myers, 63 Rasheed Walker, 50 Zach Tom, 77 Jordan Morgan, 75 Sean Rhyan, 73 Andre Dillard, 62 Jacob Monk, 76 Kadeem Telfort, 79 Travis Glover

Released: 70 Royce Newman, 72 Caleb Jones, 78 Luke Tenuta, 61 Lecitus Smith, 67 Donovan Jennings


DE (6): 91 Preston Smith, 52 Rashan Gary, 90 Lukas Van Ness, 55 Kingsley Enagbare, 57 Brenton Cox Jr., 53 Arron Mosby

Released: 49 Deslin Alexandre, 51 Keshawn Banks, 60 Zach Morton, 43 Brevin Allen

DT (5): 97 Kenny Clark, 93 T.J. Slaton, 95 Devonte Wyatt, 94 Karl Brooks, 96 Colby Wooden

Injured reserve/designated to return: 99 Jonathan Ford

Released: 65 James Ester, 64 Spencer Waege, 98 Keonte Schad


ILB (5): 7 Quay Walker, 58 Isaiah McDuffie, 45 Eric Wilson, 56 Edgerrin Cooper, 59 Ty'Ron Hopper

Released: 54 Kristian Welch, 46 Christian Young, 47 Chris Russell

Waived/injured: 44 Ralen Goforth

CB (5): 23 Jaire Alexander, 21 Eric Stokes, 25 Keisean Nixon, 37 Carrington Valentine, 26 Corey Ballentine

Released: 22 Robert Rochell, 34 Kalen King, 41 Gemon Green


Waived/injured: 40 LJ Davis

S (5): 29 Xavier McKinney, 20 Javon Bullard, 33 Evan Williams, 39 Zayne Anderson, 27 Kitan Oladapo

Released: 36 Anthony Johnson Jr., 48 Benny Sapp III

Spec. (3): 19 Daniel Whelan, 2 Greg Joseph, 42 Matt Orzech

Released: 17 Anders Carlson, 16 Alex Hale

[Spaulding]

Surprised that Zayne Anderson was kept over Anthony Johnson Jr. Heavier on the DL/DE numbers over the DB/CB which also surprised me. No trade or pickup of a different kicker unfortunately either. Let the countdown to the 6th and that to happen begin.

[Fritz]

Yeah, goodbye to Anthony Johnson Jr. But I'm telling you, it might just be that Zayne Anderson, in addition to playing safety and special teams, can also kick. Both Bobble and JoeM had him listed in their final roster predictions as on the team, and listed him with the specialists. They may have some inside information we mere mortals are not privy to.

I'm a little surprised that They went so heavy on D-line. I'm surprised both Cox and Mosby made it. I thought either Rochell or King would stick as the last CB, but with all those D-linemen and O-linemen for that matter, there was no room. It also explains why Kesean Nixon got time at both slot and outside corner, and why Bullard got time playing the slot.

It also looks like the careers of both AJ Dillon and Tyler Davis are over, at least for this year, and at least in Green Bay.

[Teamcheez1]

Really surprised they kept Joseph as kicker. I guess they can still release him if they find someone they like on waivers.

[Fritz]

As I've read about it, his salary is guaranteed if he's on the roster for the first game. So they've got a little over a week to beat the bushes and see if anyone out there might be better.

[Jaire]

Only surprise to me, a little, is King.

I was hoping Newman was gone. ... This is the best roster overall I can remember since the Reggie White era, barring injuries of course. My only question is really the O-line. Monk looks like a very solid future guard/center, and there's quite a few that can improve a couple other spots this or next year. Interested to see how that group improves this year.

[texaspackerbacker]

Of course, plenty of those cuts won't be going far with the PS. Welch, Rochell, Johnson, hopefully Dubose, Pearson, hopefully Jones, Tenuta, J. Wilson, Merriweather, McCrary, Pratt, Russell, L. Smith, Hicks among others.

Good riddance to Dillon and Davis.

What ever happened to the RB Howard?

[smuggler]

Howard was cut a few days ago.

Pleasantly surprised the kept Mosby.

Kinda bummed about King and AJJr.

[ThunderDan]

Howard was cut a few days ago.

Pleasantly surprised the kept Mosby.

Kinda bummed about King and AJJr.

I would hope King is high priority to keep on the PS. I think 1 spot is protected if I remember correctly.

[red]

other then the fact the some (obviously) wrongly had him as a first rounder last year, has king showed much of anything?

people are acting like we just cut an actual first rounder, not someone we would be considering a giant bust right now if he had gone in the first a year ago

[ThunderDan]

other then the fact the some (obviously) wrongly had him as a first rounder last year, has king showed much of anything?

people are acting like we just cut an actual first rounder, not someone we would be considering a giant bust right now if he had gone in the first a year ago

He showed he wasn’t afraid to put his nose in and tackle anybody. If his coverage was as good as they were talking him up, maybe a year on the PS and we get a quality backup/boarder line starter.

[Bretsky]

Anybody else surprised Kristin Welch was cut ? Among out best preseason players. WI dude. Great on ST

[red]

Anybody else surprised Kristin Welch was cut ? Among out best preseason players. WI dude. Great on ST

looked good as a 5th stringer going up against other 5th stringers

[Joemailman]

Anybody else surprised Kristin Welch was cut ? Among out best preseason players. WI dude. Great on ST

Probably just came down to numbers. He would have been the 6th LB.

[MadtownPacker]

I’m so bummed. I had a season’s worth of jokes ready to go. But now he’s just a Cold Carlson.
Hot Fritz will be there on any given Sunday. Not sure about the other days.

[MadtownPacker]

Looks like mad's kid...mtp, you holding out?
Sorry this ain’t a futbol house.

[Fritz]

A weird roster construction, especially the six defensive ends. I'd love to know what the thinking is there - are they trying to protect Mosby or Cox until teams settle in, then cut one of them and try to re-sign him to the PS?

They also must think Kalen King won't get snapped up by anyone and they can re-sign him to the PS. And why not? He was a seventh round pick. Same with Dubose.

[Joemailman]

Of the guys on the 53, I think Mosby, Cox and Joseph probably have the least amount of job security. Maybe one of the O-linemen.

[texaspackerbacker]

When are we gonna start hearing about the Practice Squad? I'm fairly sure most of these questionable cuts are gonna end up on the PS, buthopefully it starts happening soon.

[Joemailman]

When are we gonna start hearing about the Practice Squad? I'm fairly sure most of these questionable cuts are gonna end up on the PS, buthopefully it starts happening soon.

Teams have until 11.00 AM today to make waiver claims. Once all claims have been processed, teams can start signing players to practice squad.

[sharpe1027]

looked good as a 5th stringer going up against other 5th stringers

True. Still, you can only beat the guys they put in front of you. By all accounts he was really good in the last preseason game.

I suspect he will make the PS and get elevated to the roster at some point this season. They kept less CBs on the active roster than in past years.

[Joemailman]

Practice squad:

TE Messiah Swinson
DL James Ester
QB Sean Clifford

Royce Newman, Grant DuBose, and Anthony Johnson Jr were all claimed by teams and will not be back.

[run pMc]

Grant Dubose, Anthony Johnson Jr, and Royce Newman all claimed off waivers.

26 players were claimed, 3 were Packers... that's a lot for them. Usually maybe 1 gets claimed. Hopefully that speaks to the talent of the roster.

Packers claimed a K from TEN, he's got a strong leg and should push Joseph. It's 50/50 that Joseph makes the flight to Brasil.

[Teamcheez1]

Cut Joseph. We can always bring him back after Wk 1.

[RashanGary]

3 guys claimed is a lot. For teams to use a 53 roster spot on someone else’s fringe player…. That says a lot because they have guys who are already up to speed in the offense or defense. They have to think the guy they’re claiming is better than a back end roster piece. They have to think borderline starter.

[Joemailman]

Cut Joseph. We can always bring him back after Wk 1.

Greg Joseph has been cut. Narveson will be the kicker.

[sharpe1027]

Cut Joseph. We can always bring him back after Wk 1.

There's no rush, though. I'm pretty sure they can keep him with little impact right up until the first game.

Might as well see what they have in the new guy first.

[run pMc]

3 guys claimed is a lot. For teams to use a 53 roster spot on someone else’s fringe player…. That says a lot because they have guys who are already up to speed in the offense or defense. They have to think the guy they’re claiming is better than a back end roster piece. They have to think borderline starter.

Agree it says a lot about what other teams think about GB's roster talent. I'm reading that the last GB player claimed off waivers from 53-man cutdowns was Taysom Hill. Usually the odds of a team poaching one of your cuts or a player from your PS is very very low.
Everybody has camp darlings and players who went thru cap they know better than someone they scouted, plus they know the playbook so it's safer to keep your own.

[run pMc]

Greg Joseph has been cut. Narveson will be the kicker.

5 of 6 on FG's, hit all his XP in preseason. One of the FG was like a 59 yarder or something. He's got a strong enough leg, it's just a matter of accuracy and mental makeup.