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All 32 NFL teams are required to trim their offseason rosters to 53 players by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Aug. 27, which means dozens of cuts are around the corner. Inevitably, some of the players released will be notable names, especially as some clubs prioritize the upside of fresh talent over more expensive contracts.
Which big-name veterans could be among those released? Here are several candidates to become available in the coming days, as well as potential landing spots:
A gutsy, if mercurial, starter for the Washington Commanders a few years back, Heinicke has been relegated to No. 3 duties in Atlanta, where the Falcons are content with first-round pick Michael Penix Jr. as the top backup to Kirk Cousins. He could quickly latch on as an experienced No. 2 elsewhere.
Potential landing spots: Buccaneers, Lions, Vikings
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Author : Cody Benjamin
Publish date : 2024-08-23 15:07:16
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