NFL teams released a wave of notable players ahead of the Tuesday 4 p.m. ET deadline to finalize 53-man rosters.
Quarterbacks Will Levis, Sam Hartman and Hendon Hooker entered the waiver process. Running backs Dameon Pierce, Frank Gore Jr. and Michael Carter were also cut. Wide receivers Trent Sherfield, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Sterling Shepard, Zay Jones, Xavier Gipson and Samori Toure were waived.
On defense, ends David Ojabo, Sam Williams, Marcus Davenport and BJ Ojulari were released, along with linebacker Deion Jones and cornerback Eli Apple. Offensive tackles Chuma Edoga and Wanya Morris, defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson, kicker Blake Grupe and punter Johnny Hekker were also cut.
Players on waivers can be claimed by other teams within 24 hours or become unrestricted free agents. Teams will then sign players to their practice squads, often bringing back recently released talent.
