The Tennessee Titans waived quarterback Will Levis on Sunday as NFL teams finalized their rosters ahead of the regular season, cutting more than 1,100 players in total. Levis, a second-round pick in 2023, started 21 games during his time with the Titans but struggled to secure a consistent role behind Cam Ward and Mitchell Trubisky. His two-year record stood at 5-16, and he missed the entire 2025 season recovering from shoulder surgery.
In contrast, wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. made the New York Giants roster after missing the 2025 season. Beckham, a three-time Pro Bowler, began his career in New York and last played for the Giants in 2018 before joining the roster again.
Several notable quarterback decisions were made across the league. The Minnesota Vikings retained first-round pick J.J. McCarthy, while the Indianapolis Colts kept Anthony Richardson, a 2023 first-round selection. Both players had been under consideration for cuts but ultimately remained. The Cleveland Browns opted to keep four quarterbacks following Dillon Gabriel's placement on injured reserve with a back injury, designating Shedeur Sanders as the primary backup to Deshaun Watson, with rookie Taylen Green third in the depth chart. Similarly, the Atlanta Falcons maintained a four-quarterback roster, including Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr., Cooper Rush, and Jack Strand. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers reduced their options to Baker Mayfield and undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels after releasing Jake Browning and Connor Bazelak.
The cutdown deadline also saw a flurry of trades involving various players and draft picks. The Miami Dolphins acquired quarterback Kyle McCord from the Green Bay Packers for a 2028 sixth-round pick a day after trading Quinn Ewers to the Jacksonville Jaguars. McCord is expected to back up Malik Willis, who signed a three-year, $67.5 million deal in March.
Other transactions included the Arizona Cardinals obtaining tight end Hunter Long and a 2028 seventh-round pick from the Jaguars in exchange for a 2028 sixth-round pick. The Indianapolis Colts received center Sedrick Van Pran-Granger and a 2027 seventh-round pick from the Buffalo Bills for a 2027 sixth-round selection. The Chicago Bears acquired defensive back Clark Phillips III and a 2027 fifth-round pick from the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for defensive lineman Gervon Dexter.
Additional moves featured the San Francisco 49ers adding center Jarrett Patterson from the Houston Texans for a 2027 seventh-round pick, the Packers enhancing their tight end depth by trading for Mark Redman from the Los Angeles Rams, and the Minnesota Vikings swapping offensive tackle Walter Rouse with the New England Patriots for draft picks. Cornerback Avery Smith was traded by the Los Angeles Chargers to the Seattle Seahawks, and defensive lineman TeRah Edwards was sent to the Carolina Panthers for late-round picks. The New York Jets also bolstered their line with offensive lineman Luke Meredith from the Las Vegas Raiders.
Among other notable roster cuts, the New Orleans Saints released kicker Charlie Smyth, opting to retain Daniel Carlson as their primary kicker. The Buffalo Bills parted ways with veteran safety Geno Stone, while the Chicago Bears cut defensive lineman Marcus Davenport, who had recorded 25 sacks over 77 career games. The Dallas Cowboys released edge rusher Sam Williams and running back Jaydon Blue. The Arizona Cardinals trimmed their roster by cutting linebacker BJ Ojulari and cornerbacks Sean Murphy-Bunting and Starling Thomas V.