NFL teams finalize 53-man rosters, notable cuts include former Titans quarterback Will Levis
Teams reduced their squads to the league-mandated 53 players, with several unexpected releases such as former first-round pick Will Levis and other recent draft selections.
All 32 NFL clubs met the league-wide deadline on Sunday, trimming their rosters to 53 players ahead of the opening week. The cuts included a number of surprising moves, notably the Tennessee Titans releasing quarterback Will Levis. Levis, a former No. 33 overall pick who had been projected as the franchise quarterback, fell behind Cam Ward, Mitchell Trubisky and Hendon Hooker on the depth chart and was waived.
Miami Dolphins cleared their quarterback room after trading Quinn Ewers to Jacksonville, releasing Cam Miller and Mark Gronowski and signing Kyle McCord as the new backup. Denver Broncos cut tight end Justin Joly, a Senior Bowl MVP and fifth-round pick, after he missed several blocking assignments in preseason.
Dallas Cowboys waived running backs Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah, opting to retain veteran Jashaun Corbin. Indianapolis Colts released defensive tackle Colby Wooden, a player acquired in a trade for Pro Bowler Zaire Franklin earlier in the year. Atlanta Falcons cut offensive tackle Wanya Morris, a former 2027 draft-pick swap, after a brief stint.
Pittsburgh Steelers released linebacker Elandon Roberts, who had been a regular starter earlier in his career. Tampa Bay Buccaneers cut quarterback Jake Browning, leaving the roster with only two quarterbacks. New York Giants waived interior offensive lineman Evan Neal, a former No. 7 overall pick, after he failed to secure a starting role.
The Minnesota Vikings also released veteran punter Johnny Hekker, marking the end of his tenure with the team.