The most notable players released on or before NFL cut down day 2024

The 2024 NFL preseason is over. That means a lot of dreams are about to be dashed.

The three game exhibition slate is the last chance for marginal players to prove they belong on a regular season roster. But once it’s over, the league mandates teams cut their lineups from the maximum of 90 allowed in the summer down to 53 for the games that count.

That’s going to mean a blizzard of moves across 32 teams, sending undrafted rookies and former Pro Bowlers to the open market. A few will be claimed on waivers to find new homes. Many more will wind up on practices squads. But a significant number will see their NFL hopes dashed by a league that can’t find a place for them.

We’ve got a full accounting of 2024’s cuts by team here. But if you’re looking for a quick rundown of the biggest names to be served their walking papers without sifting through more than a thousand releases, well, let’s see if we can’t help you out. These are the well-known veterans (and rookies) to be let go ahead of the NFL cut down deadline.