CUTS

[4LoveoftheGame]

The Atlanta Falcons today announced that they have released defensive end Chauncey Davis, defensive tackle Trey Lewis and linebacker Coy Wire. The team waived tight end Marquez Branson, fullback Lucas Cox, center Paul Fenaroli, safety Matt Hansen, wide receiver Brandyn Harvey, running back Gartrell Johnson, defensive end Tom McCarthy, cornerback Kamaal McIlwain, center Ryan McMahon, safety Rafael Priest, defensive end Kiante Tripp, safety Suaesi Tuimaunei and linebacker Bear Woods. Atlanta also reached an injury settlement with wide receiver Andy Strickland.

Davis, 6-2, 272 pounds, was originally selected by the Falcons in the fourth round (128th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft. He spent six seasons in Atlanta, totaling 204 tackles (147 solo), 10 sacks, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, eight fumble recoveries and six passes defensed in 95 career games.

Lewis, 6-3, 312 pounds, was originally selected by the Falcons in the sixth round (185th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. He totaled 35 tackles (19 solo) and one interception in four seasons in Atlanta.

Wire, 6-0, 225 pounds, was originally selected by the Buffalo Bills in the third round (97th overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft. He has compiled 206 tackles, five sacks, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and six passes defensed in nine NFL seasons between the Bills and Falcons.

Branson, 6-3, 247 pounds, was originally signed by the Denver Broncos as a college free agent following the 2009 NFL Draft. He spent the 2010 season on the Falcons practice squad.

Cox, 6-0, 245 pounds, was signed by the Falcons as a college free agent on July 26, 2011 out of Georgia Tech.

Fenaroli, 6-3, 310 pounds, was signed by the Falcons as a college free agent on July 26, 2011 out of Stony Brook University.

Hansen, 6-1, 230 pounds, was signed by the Falcons as a college free agent on July 26, 2011 out of the University of Rhode Island.

Harvey, 6-4, 197 pounds, was signed by the Falcons as a college free agent on April 26, 2010 out of Villanova University. He was signed to the Falcons practice squad on December 29, 2010 and later signed as a reserve/future free agent on January 18, 2011.

Johnson, 5-10, 219 pounds, was originally selected by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round (134th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. He was signed by the New York Giants on September 15, 2009 after being waived by the Chargers on September 14, 2009. He was signed by the Falcons on September 21, 2011. In 2010, Johnson saw action in nine games and totaled 36 yards on 10 rushes, including a season-long 23-yard rush.

McCarthy, 6-6, 252 pounds, was signed by the Falcons as a college free agent on July 26, 2011 out of Yale University.

McIlwain, 5-10, 175 pounds, was signed by the Falcons as a college free agent on July 26, 2011 out of Newberry College.

McMahon, 6-1, 284 pounds, was signed by the Falcons as a college free agent on July 26, 2011 out of Florida State University.

Priest, 5-10, 181 pounds, was originally signed by the New Orleans Saints as a college free agent on April 26, 2010 out of Texas Christian University. He was signed by the Falcons as a reserve/future free agent on February 11, 2011.

Tripp, 6-6, 276 pounds, was signed by the Falcons as a college free agent on July 26, 2011 out of the University of Georgia.

Tuimaunei, 6-1, 205, was signed by the Falcons as a college free agent on July 26, 2011 out of Oregon State University.

Woods, 6-0, 245 pounds, was signed by the Falcons as a college free agent on April 26, 2010 out of Troy University. He was signed to the Falcons practice squad on September 5, 2010 and later signed as a reserve/future free agent on January 18, 2011.

Strickland, 6-0, 193 pounds, was originally signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as a rookie free agent in June of 2009. He spent the entire 2010 season as a member of the Falcons practice squad.

Atlanta will have to trim its roster to 53 players by September 3 and may establish an eight-player practice squad on September 4.

[Tandy]

Knew Strickland was gone.

No real surprises other than Wire, but I hoped Woods would make it .

I think we'll pick Coy back up at some point. He's a great STer.

[pzummo]

And then there were 63. 10 more to go.

[Tandy]

Man, I hate cut day for us. Some of those guys work so hard - and it's such a sad day in the NFL.

[4LoveoftheGame]

I think some of these guys were released first so if they clear waivers they go on PS the other 10 may be there in case someone does not clear waivers.

[~SEAMILL~]

Knew Strickland was gone.

No real surprises other than Wire, but I hoped Woods would make it .

I think we'll pick Coy back up at some point. He's a great STer.

Hopefully Bear makes the practice squad. I see him as a Coy Wire type of guy. Not all star but cant help out in a pinch. Plus, Bear is on of the coolest guys you'll ever meet.

[shockerfalcon]

What no owens or franks?

[dmite]

I think some of these guys were released first so if they clear waivers they go on PS the other 10 may be there in case someone does not clear waivers.

I disagree. I think the 10 they're holding are the ones they want on the practice squad. 8 of the 10, but a couple might get picked up.

[4LoveoftheGame]

10 more to go.

Probably will be

1.WR Drew Davis

2.WR Kevin Cone

3.TE Ryan Winterswyk

4.DE Emmanuel Stephans

5.DT Carlton Powell

6.C Rob Buggerman

7.DE Emmanuel Stephens

Last 3 are on the Bubble I can't predict

John Parker Wilson?

2 of these guys (Owens/Walls/Schillinger/Bush)

Edited September 2, 2011 by 4LoveoftheGame

[4LoveoftheGame]

I disagree. I think the 10 they're holding are the ones they want on the practice squad. 8 of the 10, but a couple might get picked up.

I can't see B. Harvey, Bear Woods or Kamaal McIlwain not making the PS

[dmite]

I can't see B. Harvey, Bear Woods or Kamaal McIlwain not making the PS

I can, Cone beat out Harvey, and one of the other LB is better than Woods. Maybe they'll try to stick Schillinger on the practice squad if he's eligible over McIlwain.

[delaigle]

And then there were 63. 10 more to go.

look at the list easier if you think

roster 54 PS 9

so cut 1 and 1

Edited September 2, 2011 by delaigle

[4LoveoftheGame]

Hoping the Falcons are waiting to see which other young QB's get cut before they decide on JPW's fate.

[4LoveoftheGame]

Cardinals | Trim roster

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:06:21 -0700

The Arizona Cardinals released CB Fred Bennett, S Jared Campbell, C Ben Claxton, QB Brodie Croyle, LB Will Davis, P Ben Graham, CB Marshay Green, DL Kenny Iwebema, OG Cliff Louis, DT Ricky Lumpkin, FB Reagan Mauia, DL Jeremy Navarre, WR Aaron Nichols, CB Bryant Nnabuife, LB Cyril Obiozor, C Kristofer O'Dowd, OG Tom Pestock, RB William Powell, TE Stephen Skelton, LB Kendall Smith, LB Pago Togafau, CB Thad Turner, S Matt Ware, WR Isaiah Williams and OT D.J. Young. The team also placed WR Sean Jeffcoat (shoulder) and OG Floyd Womack (shoulder) on Injured Reserve.

Titans | Release 12 players

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:50:26 -0700

The Tennessee Titans have released RBs Herb Donaldson, Stafon Johnson, Kestahn Moore and Joe Tronzo, WR Michael Preston, TEs Riar Geer and Cameron Graham, OL Thomas Gray, DE Julian Hartsell, LB Rennie Curran, CB Lequan Lewis and S Myron Rolle.

Steelers | Roster reduced to 58

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:40:56 -0700

The Pittsburgh Steelers placed QB Byron Leftwich (arm) on the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Sept. 2, and also released LBs Baraka Atkins, Mario Harvey, Chris McCoy and Mortty Ivy, DL Corbin Bryant, DBs Brett Greenwood, Macho Harris, Donovan Warren and DaMon Cromartie-Smith, RBs James X. Johnson and John Clay, OLs Colin Miller, Kyle Jolly, John Malecki, Trevis Turner and Keith Williams, WRs Armand Robinson, Wes Lyons and Tyler Grisham, TE Jamie McCoy and PK Swayze Waters.

Patriots | Four players released

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:12:25 -0700

The New England Patriots have released TE Carson Butler, OLs Mike Berry and Corey Woods and DL Darryl Richard.

Titans | Yamon Figurs released

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:50:25 -0700

The Tennessee Titans have released WR Yamon Figurs.

Jets | Have cut 15 players

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:52:32 -0700

The New York Jets have released QB Drew Willy, RB Chris Jennings, WRs Dan DePalma and Mike Campbell, TE Keith Zinger, OLs Dennis Landolt, Nevin McCaskill, Peter Clifford and Zane Taylor, DE Lorenzo Washington, LBs Eddie Jones, Joey LaRocque and Brashton Satele, S Davon Morgan and S Byron Landor.

Bears | Waive 14 players

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:32:55 -0700

The Chicago Bears have waived FB Eddie Williams, WRs Andy Fantuz, Onrea Jones and Jimmy Young, OG Johan Asiata, OT Josh Davis, C Alex Linnenkohl, DE Jake Laptad, LBs Chris Z. Johnson, Tressor Baptiste and Deron Minor, CBs Antareis Bryan and Ryan Jones and P Spencer Lanning.

[Romfal]

I disagree. I think the 10 they're holding are the ones they want on the practice squad. 8 of the 10, but a couple might get picked up.

I agree with you

However I think some of the guys we cut today will bake the PS as well because a few of the guys left are ineligible if they get cut.

[4LoveoftheGame]

Jaguars | Eight players released

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:58:34 -0700

The Jacksonville Jaguars have released RB Albert Young, WR Armon Binns and Dontrelle Inman, TEs Tommy Gallarda and Joey Haynos, DL Andrew Lewis, LB Scott Lutrus and CB Scotty McGee.

Rams | Seven players waived

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:13:49 -0700

The St. Louis Rams have announced they have waived FB Van Stumon, OLs Cody Habben and Randall Hunt, DE Damario Ambrose, LB Pete Fleps and CBs Tae Evans and Jeremy McGee.

[Sheldon Cooper]

DT Darryl Richard, cut by NE, looked good in the pre-season.

The roster is coming into focus with my best guess at the final 53 being

QB-Ryan, Redman

WR-White, Jones, Douglas, Meier, Weems

TE-Gonzalez, Kelly, Palmer

RB-Turner, Snelling, Rodgers, Smith

FB-Mughelli

OL-Baker, Blalock, McClure, Reynolds, Clabo, Svitek, Jackson, Hawley, Johnson, Romberg

I think Romberg will be cut and Wilson re-signed when McClure gets back.

DL-Abraham, Peters, Babinaux, Edwards, Biermann, Walker, Jerry, Sidbury, Matthews

LB-Weatherspoon, Lofton, Nicholas, Peterson, Dent, Adkins

CB-Robinson, Grimes, Hayden, Owens, Franks, Walls

S-Moore, DeCoud, Sanders, Shillinger

ST-Bryant, Bosher, Zelenka

[Andre5000]

I bet Chauncey gets picked up by someone quick.

[4LoveoftheGame]

Eagles | Nine released

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:27:59 -0700

The Philadelphia Eagles announced Friday, Sept. 2, that they have released CB Jamar Wall, WR Rod Harper, DL Chris Wilson, LB Rashad Jeanty, C A.Q. Shipley, TE Cornelius Ingram, FB Stanley Havili, OG Dallas Reynolds and RB Graig Cooper.

Vikings | Two players waived

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:38:26 -0700

The Minnesota Vikings have waived OL Byron Isom and DE David Akinniyi.

[75slap75]

Wire cut surprised me.

Wire cut surprised me.

[75slap75]

Wire cut surprised me.

[Durrtay]

Wire cut surprised me.

wire cut surprised me too but only once... the whole world knew davis except dled... lol and i live right near ledbetter street i was like daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn that's funny

[FalconsfanDK]

i don't know too much about him, but Brodie Croyle was released from the Cardinals... if JPW really is as bad as people say, would he be an upgrade, and in price range?

[usmcdirtybird]

Hankerson out in D.C.?

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[Maltese Falcon]

As long as Bear Woods has been cut, all is well. He's not even a poor man's Clay Matthews. In fact, he's a just a lookalike to Clay Matthew's second cousin, if he was homeless.

He makes me think that I can grow out a whisker or two, pierce my nipple, put a cheap generic tat on my bicep, and play linebacker on a semi-pro team in Dubai.

Image is everything.