NFL Cuts 2014: Nate Burleson and More Veterans Reportedly Released from Rosters

August 30, 2014   ·   Steven Cook   ·   Jump to comments

Final roster cuts for NFL teams bring arguably the toughest decisions for coaches to make, and they often leave veteran players and former standouts looking for a new team after the preseason.
Although coaches love the chance to bring in 90 players for the start of training camp, those initial cuts to 75 can prove tough after a few preseason games. But you won't really hear of many notable players being cut until the final 53, which are coming down over the weekend as all 32 teams prepare for the regular season. 
Oftentimes, it's just a matter of numbers for a position on a team, and players are quickly picked up by another organization looking for extra help. In other cases, the player has simply regressed, and he'll likely give it a go in another location. But either way, getting released a week before the season opener puts you far behind the eight ball—even if you do land somewhere and make a 53-man roster.
Here is a look at the most notable players to be ...

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