NFL Cuts 2013: Roster Decisions That Will Affect Your Fantasy League

August 31, 2013   ·   Rob Goldberg   ·   Jump to comments

As teams trim their rosters to 53 players, cuts mostly consist of fringe guys struggling to make a squad. However, a few notable moves will affect fantasy football leagues across the country. 
In some cases, a team waived a key player who was considered a possible option. In other circumstances, a released role player creates an increased opportunity for someone else.
While there are more announcements to be made, these transactions are the most noteworthy events to affect this season in fantasy football.
 
Jonathan Dwyer, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers
In one of the more surprising cuts of the day, the Pittsburgh Steelers made a huge gamble by releasing Jonathan Dwyer, according to Ryan Wilson of CBS Sports.
The young running back has struggled in the preseason, but he was a healthy option at a position without too many alternatives. Both Le'Veon Bell and Isaac Redman have missed time this preseason due to injuries.
Still, this release should take...

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