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Giants, Titans, Eagles, Cowboys cut players before rosters

8/31/2026

Summary

Story summary

NFL teams cut high-profile players while finalizing 53-man rosters.
The New York Giants released 2022 No. 7 overall pick offensive tackle Evan Neal.
The Tennessee Titans waived 2023 second-round quarterback Will Levis after his shoulder injury.
The Philadelphia Eagles waived International Player Pathway defensive tackle Uar Bernard and edge rusher Joshua Weru.
The Dallas Cowboys waived running backs Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah, keeping veteran Malik Davis as backup.

History

Historical Context

During the 1993 season the NFL moved to a 16-game, 18-week schedule and, on March 1, introduced a new free-agent system that forced teams to trim rosters, leading to widespread cuts such as those by the Dallas Cowboys, who won Super Bowl XXVIII over the Buffalo Bills. Today’s Titans, Cowboys and Eagles moves echo that roster-shaping pressure.

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Story summary

NFL teams cut high-profile players while finalizing 53-man rosters.
The New York Giants released 2022 No. 7 overall pick offensive tackle Evan Neal.
The Tennessee Titans waived 2023 second-round quarterback Will Levis after his shoulder injury.
The Philadelphia Eagles waived International Player Pathway defensive tackle Uar Bernard and edge rusher Joshua Weru.
The Dallas Cowboys waived running backs Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah, keeping veteran Malik Davis as backup.

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