Notable NFL cuts 2026: Will Levis, Jaydon Blue and the biggest surprises around the league
Here's looking at the most familiar names across positions who were released by NFL teams as part of the final active rosters cuts ahead of the 2026 season.
Notable NFL cuts 2026 saw the release of several notable players, including former top backups and one-time high draft picks. Quarterbacks Josh Johnson and Jake Browning were among those cut, with Johnson's release marking a potential end to his NFL career at the age of 40. Running backs Trey Benson and D Ernest Johnson were also cut, with Benson being replaced by Bam Knight of the Cardinals.
Wide receivers Scotty Miller and Mecole Hardman were released, with Hardman only 28 but caught in a numbers game with the Bills. Cornerbacks Sean Murphy-Bunting and Tony Jefferson were also cut, while punters Mitch Wishnowsky and kickers Cade York were released.
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