Roster cuts tracker:

[justasportsfan]

Buffalo Bills

G Karim Barton, RB Cedric O'Neal, DB Bacarri Rambo, DB Jumal Rolle, WR Rashad Ross

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000837423/article/roster-cuts-tracker-teams-trim-to-53player-rosters

[kgun12]

Detroit Lions

RB Matt Asiata, OT Cyrus Kouandjio

[Mr. Pink]

Ravens cut former Bill Thad Lewis and Eagles cut former Bill Ron Brooks.

No real interesting names yet outside of Joe Haden but the Steelers already signed him.

Unless you count Brock Osweiler as interesting.

[Scumbag College]

https://twitter.com/nfltrade_rumors/status/903726707101892611

Matt McGloin cut. He looked good against the Bills and put together some decent numbers in preseason this year. I'd rather have him than Yates

[Mr. Pink]

Victor Cruz cut by the Bears.

He left yesterday's game with a leg injury but would be an intriguing flier with how weak the Bills WR corps are.

[swiper]

Bears also released an old friend. So to speak. A former Bills draft choice.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/09/01/bears-will-release-kelvin-sheppard/ (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/09/01/bears-will-release-kelvin-sheppard/)

[Night Train]

Bears also released an old friend. So to speak. A former Bills draft choice.http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/09/01/bears-will-release-kelvin-sheppard/

Hughes should fax him a copy of his current contract.

[YardRat]

OL Greg Pyke and WR Dezmin Lewis were cut.

[kingJofNYC]

Victor Cruz cut by the Bears.

He left yesterday's game with a leg injury but would be an intriguing flier with how weak the Bills WR corps are.

He's a corpse, let a guy like Reilly have a shot.

[Night Train]

CB Bradley Sylve
WR Dez Lewis
OL Greg Pyke
OT Cameron Jefferson
S Shamiel Gray - injury settlement
LB Jacob Lindsey

[swiper]

Hughes should fax him a copy of his current contract.

:roflmao:

[cookie G]

Bears also released an old friend. So to speak. A former Bills draft choice.


The Runt will probably sign him...he's definitely "not Whaley."

[swiper]

You want a WR?

Saints’ Willie Snead suspended first three games (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/09/01/saints-willie-snead-suspended-first-three-games/)

[Albany,n.y.]

CB Bradley Sylve
WR Dez Lewis
OL Greg Pyke
OT Cameron Jefferson
S Shamiel Gray - injury settlement
LB Jacob Lindsey

There was nobody named Shamiel Gray on the roster. You proved a point debated on WGR earlier this week when one of them said when you see the name Shamiel Gary, you're inclined to call him Gray instead.

[feldspar]

Ravens cut former Bill Thad Lewis and Eagles cut former Bill Ron Brooks.

No real interesting names yet outside of Joe Haden but the Steelers already signed him.

Unless you count Brock Osweiler as interesting.

I do find Osweiler being cut as interesting.

What happened there? The Browns payed millions to take the other team's salary-dump in exchange for like a second round pick or something? Talk about a stupid move...

[YardRat]

I do find Osweiler being cut as interesting.

What happened there? The Browns payed millions to take the other team's salary-dump in exchange for like a second round pick or something? Talk about a stupid move...

Didn't Houston eat the money, and essentially pay Cleveland a draft pick to take him off their hands? I could be mistaken, but I think the Browns came away from that deal pretty clean.

[feldspar]

Didn't Houston eat the money, and essentially pay Cleveland a draft pick to take him off their hands? I could be mistaken, but I think the Browns came away from that deal pretty clean.

No, I'm pretty sure Houston payed Cleveland a draft pick to take away Osweiler and his contract. But I think it was Cleveland who ate the money. And it wasn't cheap.

Think about it...why would Houston eat the money AND give Cleveland a draft pick? They didn't. That would make no sense, because they could have just released him, ate the money, and saved their draft pick instead...no?

They gave Cleveland a pick in exchange for the Browns eating the money. I guess the Browns had cap space to spare?

Very rare thing, this. I can't name another time this has happened, if I'm right. Crazy.

[Mace]

Didn't Houston eat the money, and essentially pay Cleveland a draft pick to take him off their hands? I could be mistaken, but I think the Browns came away from that deal pretty clean.

Houston paid Cleveland a draft pick to eat the money. The Browns had like 50 million spare cap despite Osweiler, I believe I read.

[swiper]

I do find Osweiler being cut as interesting.

What happened there?

He sucked? They (Browns) had a ton of cap space they had to eat up? This move was predicted from the get go.

[swiper]

Didn't Houston eat the money, and essentially pay Cleveland a draft pick to take him off their hands? I could be mistaken, but I think the Browns came away from that deal pretty clean.

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/cleveland-browns/brock-osweiler-9867/

[Arm of Harm]

No, I'm pretty sure Houston payed Cleveland a draft pick to take away Osweiler and his contract. But I think it was Cleveland who ate the money. And it wasn't cheap.

Think about it...why would Houston eat the money AND give Cleveland a draft pick? They didn't. That would make no sense, because they could have just released him, ate the money, and saved their draft pick instead...no?

They gave Cleveland a pick in exchange for the Browns eating the money. I guess the Browns had cap space to spare?

Very rare thing, this. I can't name another time this has happened, if I'm right. Crazy.

First time I've seen this as well. Very good move on Cleveland's part. They are doing an excellent job of accumulating ammo in the draft.

[DraftBoy]

Houston paid Cleveland a draft pick to eat the money. The Browns had like 50 million spare cap despite Osweiler, I believe I read.

Cleveland was below the salary floor prior to Osweiler if memory serves.

[feldspar]

Cleveland was below the salary floor prior to Osweiler if memory serves.

Yeah, I think that's basically why this happened. They HAD to spend that money, so they squandered it for a second round pick, really. Lots of money, wasted time, and distraction.

If I were a Browns fan, this would make me mad. Such a jerk-off thing to do IMO.

[YardRat]

CB Bradley Sylve
WR Dez Lewis
OL Greg Pyke
OT Cameron Jefferson
S Shamiel Gray - injury settlement
LB Jacob Lindsey
Add S Joe Powell to the list.

[Mace]

Yeah, I think that's basically why this happened. They HAD to spend that money, so they squandered it for a second round pick, really. Lots of money, wasted time, and distraction.

If I were a Browns fan, this would make me mad. Such a jerk-off thing to do IMO.

Not really. They're building through the draft. Rookies take less money. There aren't any FA's that would immediately transform them, so then they'd be spending on renta-players with no long term potential to stay sub par.

That money isn't profit and nothing to spend it on, so they gain a pick in 2 and boost their cap floor, carrying dead cap they weren't going to use to reach mandatory league minimum. It's regarded as NBA'ish and clever in everything I've read. Cleveland's future, for better or worse is in young stockpiled draft picks that won't be needing big money extensions for years.

I don't know if they make it work, I mean you need to hit on those drafted players, but it didn't really harm them any at this stage of their plan. They're still flush with both cash and draft picks, and remain within mandatory cap spending with infusions of young players and without renta-players taking away development time.

[GingerP]

Yeah, I think that's basically why this happened. They HAD to spend that money, so they squandered it for a second round pick, really. Lots of money, wasted time, and distraction.

If I were a Browns fan, this would make me mad. Such a jerk-off thing to do IMO.

I don't think it was worth it either. They absorbed $16M in guaranteed salary and sent a 2017 4th round pick (#142) to Houston for Osweiler, a 2017 6th (#188) and a 2018 2nd round pick. I know people really love draft picks, but that is a lot of salary to eat.

[HHURRICANE]

I don't think it was worth it either. They absorbed $16M in guaranteed salary and sent a 2017 4th round pick (#142) to Houston for Osweiler, a 2017 6th (#188) and a 2018 2nd round pick. I know people really love draft picks, but that is a lot of salary to eat.

16 million for picks is brilliant if you have the money not doing anything.

[swiper]

Bills seem to have a pretty good stable of RBs with McCoy, J. Williams, Tolbert & Banyard.

But if anyone goes down along the way the Bills can check on this fellas rib cage:

Colts waive Josh Ferguson with a rib injury (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/09/02/colts-waive-josh-ferguson-with-a-rib-injury/)


Colts running back Josh Ferguson showed some promise as an undrafted rookie last year, but he won’t be on the 53-man roster this year.

The Colts have waived Ferguson, who is dealing with a rib injury that will keep him out for a few weeks.

The waived/injured designation means every other team gets the opportunity to pick him up, and if no one does he’ll go to the Colts’ injured reserve.

[DraftBoy]

Yeah, I think that's basically why this happened. They HAD to spend that money, so they squandered it for a second round pick, really. Lots of money, wasted time, and distraction.

If I were a Browns fan, this would make me mad. Such a jerk-off thing to do IMO.

They got a 2nd Round pick to eat money that they weren't going to spend anyways in a year that neither the team or fans really care about. Why would you be sad?

[DraftBoy]

I'm watching the Steelers cuts to see if Sammie Coates get released. He's flashed some potential and could be a good add to our WR group. He's currently injured and may miss a few games but I think he's worth the risk.

[swiper]

I'm watching the Steelers cuts to see if Sammie Coates get released. He's flashed some genitals and could be a good add to our WR group. He's currently injured and may miss a few games but I think he's worth the risk.

I suspect they try to keep him. He's listed as 2nd string on their depth chart (http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/depthchart/PIT). But even if they let him go, I'd rather have Snead:

Willie Snead stats (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/17258/willie-snead)

Sammie Coates stats (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/2574549/sammie-coates)

Snead could turn out to be a waiver steal.

[DraftBoy]

I suspect they try to keep him. But even if they let him go, I'd rather have Snead:

Willie Snead stats (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/17258/willie-snead)

Sammie Coates stats (http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/2574549/sammie-coates)

Snead could turn out to be a waiver steal.

Why would Snead get cut? Sure he's suspended but he's a top 3 WR in New Orleans.

[swiper]

While on the topic of the Steelers. They have Arthur Moats listed as 3rd string right now. If they let him go, you'd have to ask yourself if he was better than Milano, Vallejo and/or Hodges.

Not overly impressed by the two low round LBs so far.

[Dr. Lecter]

Add S Joe Powell to the list.
Dakhail Shorts and Brandon Reilly too

[DraftBoy]

Dakhail Shorts and Brandon Reilly too

I thought one of them would make the team. Reilly is being targeted for the PS.

[swiper]

Dakhail Shorts and Brandon Reilly too

Really? Surprising considering the press (http://www.wgr550.com/articles/opinion/capaccio-bills-lions-arrow-uparrow-down) Reilly has gotten recently.

[DraftBoy]

WR Jeremy Butler Waived/Injured.

[Dr. Lecter]

Jordan Johnson and Adrian McDonald

[DraftBoy]

RB Jordan Johnson and S Adrian McDonald also appear to have been released.

[DraftBoy]

CB Marcus Sayles has been waived, he's also been told they would like him back on Practice Squad.

[swiper]

Sweeping out the trash in time to concentrate on the more difficult cuts. Vlad. You're up.

[DraftBoy]

Looks like the Bills told Shorts they want him back on the PS if he clears waivers as well.

[Dr. Lecter]

BJ Sanders and Ian Seau

[justasportsfan]

How are we at safety.

Tj Ward cut. He any good still?

[Scumbag College]

How are we at safety.

Tj Ward cut. He any good still?

I think the Bills go after a cut for the last safety spot. Poyer has looked good and Hyde is solid. Elston looks to be a good backup and should be a ST contributor. I think the Bills have already cut McDonald, Gary, Powell, and Sanders so I'm not sure if they even have a #4 on the roster right now.

[Albany,n.y.]

How are we at safety.

Tj Ward cut. He any good still?

I don't expect the pickups from other teams cuts to be veterans at the back end of their careers. This team is building for the future & the guys they pick up will be mostly no-names who are either rookies or young players the scouts had their eyes on at some earlier time.

[justasportsfan]

I don't expect the pickups from other teams cuts to be veterans at the back end of their careers. This team is building for the future & the guys they pick up will be mostly no-names who are either rookies or young players the scouts had their eyes on at some earlier time.
Only reason I asked is because McD cherishes leaders. Broncos players are upset he was cut. Besides hes only been in the league 3 years linger than Hyde.

[Dr. Lecter]

I think the Bills go after a cut for the last safety spot. Poyer has looked good and Hyde is solid. Elston looks to be a good backup and should be a ST contributor. I think the Bills have already cut McDonald, Gary, Powell, and Sanders so I'm not sure if they even have a #4 on the roster right now.
Colt Anderson

[ParanoidAndroid]

Not sure Walt Powell is much better than Reilly at this point. Add the suspension. I think this is a mistake.

[Albany,n.y.]

Not sure Walt Powell is much better than Reilly at this point. Add the suspension. I think this is a mistake.

Powell doesn't count on the 53 man roster. With all the cuts going on, teams will cut guys they think they can sneak on to the practice squad after waivers. It's a gamble that usually works, especially if the guy went undrafted. However, it's still a gamble & if another team can fit him on their 53, he could end up elsewhere. Either way, it's not the end for Reilly-Wes Welker was cut by San Diego & Chris Hogan was cut by Miami as rookies.

[Mr. Pink]

I'm watching the Steelers cuts to see if Sammie Coates get released. He's flashed some potential and could be a good add to our WR group. He's currently injured and may miss a few games but I think he's worth the risk.

Browns traded for Coates.

Coates and a 2019 7th for a 2018 6th.

[Forward_Lateral]

Browns traded for Coates.

Coates and a 2019 7th for a 2018 6th.

Damn that's a steal for the Browns, IMO. Good trade. I think Coates will end up being a good WR if he can get his crap together

[POTLAND PSILBYLO]

Browns and getting crap together sorta work imo

[swiper]

Steelers trade Coates to Browns

[swiper]

Browns and getting crap together sorta work imo
Another team with no qb

[Mr. Pink]

Jacoby Brissett traded to the Colts for Phillip Dorsett.

[swiper]

Jeremy Kerley cut by 49ers

[YardRat]

OG Voytek and QB Wenning.

[YardRat]

I would be ALL OVER TJ Ward, btw.

[justasportsfan]

I would be ALL OVER TJ Ward, btw.this is a passing league. We need our dbs to shut down receivers long enough for our DL to get to.....Brady constantly and get him off his game

[Mr. Miyagi]

Jacoby Brissett traded to the Colts for Phillip Dorsett.
Uh, why would the Colts want Brissett? Dorsett is so much more valuable than some nobody QB.

[Mr. Pink]

Uh, why would the Colts want Brissett? Dorsett is so much more valuable than some nobody QB.

Luck is hurt and Scott Tolzien is slated to start til Luck is back.

Tolzien is pretty terrible and as bad as Brissett was last year when he played, especially here, he might be better.

[swiper]

Khalif Barnes (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/09/01/saints-begin-making-cuts-including-michael-mauti/)

[swiper]

How are we at safety.

Tj Ward cut. He any good still?

Report: T.J. Ward gets one-year, $5 million deal from Buccaneers (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/09/03/report-t-j-ward-gets-one-year-5-million-deal-from-buccaneers/)

[swiper]

What would you say to Jeremy Zuttah in and Vlad out?

https://nbcprofootballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/602420064-e1504287676713.jpg?w=560&h=316&crop=1


The offensive line has been shaky all preseason and could be hurting in the regular season if any of the starters go down with an injury. Jeremy Zuttah, formerly a Baltimore Ravens interior lineman could be an option for the Bills. Zuttah was cut on Friday from the team after going through a hectic series of events. He made the Pro Bowl as a reserve just last season and could be a plug-and-play guy for Buffalo if any injury happens.

https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2017/9/2/16245508/buffalo-bills-improve-nfl-roster-cuts-who-is-available-safety-wide-receiver-offensive-linemen





Ravens cut Jeremy Zuttah after making trade
Posted by Darin Gantt on September 1, 2017, 1:41 PM EDT

There was a time not that long ago when there was competition for the services of Jeremy Zuttah.

Now, anyone that wants him can have him.

According to Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com, the Ravens released the veteran offensive lineman, who they signed two weeks ago. He started the offseason with the Ravens, but they traded him to the 49ers, who released him.

Zuttah also drew some interest from the Colts after the 49ers let him go, so there could be a market for him. Of course, vested veterans become more attractive to teams after Week One, since their salaries for the entire season aren’t guaranteed.

He became expendable when the Ravens acquired offensive lineman Tony Bergstrom in a deal with the Cardinals moments ago.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/09/01/ravens-cut-jeremy-zuttah-after-making-trade/

[sudzy]

I can see the Bills bringing in 4 guys minimum. 2 DBs, a WR to replace Philly Brown and someone to replace Yates (once he clears concussion protocol)

[Arm of Harm]

Colt Anderson


I know exactly which team Colt Anderson is supposed to play for. And it ain't the Bills.

[Scumbag College]

What would you say to Jeremy Zuttah in and Vlad out?


I'll take any scenario that takes Vlad off this team.