Group Of Local Players Cut By NFL Teams Before League’s 53 Player Active Roster Deadline

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – NFL teams cut multiple football players with ties to the state of Utah prior to the league’s deadline to trim active rosters.

Saturday, September 5, was the league’s deadline for organizations to cut the number of players on active rosters from 80 to 53.

During the final roster cuts, the following players from Utah, BYU, and other school in the state, were waived:

Former Utah Utes

• Javelin Guidry – Cornerback (cut by New York Jets)

Our roster now stands at 53.

— New York Jets (@nyjets) September 5, 2020

• Tyler Huntley – Quarterback (cut by Baltimore Ravens)
• Josh Nurse – Defensive Back (cut by Baltimore Ravens)

We have made the following roster moves: pic.twitter.com/F3J4Sqhgec

— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 5, 2020

• Francis Bernard – Linebacker (cut by Dallas Cowboys)

The #DallasCowboys have set their initial 53-man roster ⬇️

Breaking News | @LGUS

— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) September 5, 2020

• Darrin Paulo – Offensive Tackle (cut by Denver Broncos)

Our initial roster is set.

— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) September 5, 2020

• Jackson Barton – Offensive Tackle (cut by Kansas City Chiefs)

We've made roster moves, putting the club at the NFL-mandated 53-player limit.

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 5, 2020

• Pita Taumoepenu – Defensive End (cut by Seattle Seahawks)

The @Seahawks added two familiar faces this afternoon. https://t.co/0IQB54zaNw

— Seahawks PR (@seahawksPR) September 3, 2020

• Matt Gay – Kicker (cut by Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Matt Gay is looking for a new NFL home after the @Buccaneers waived the former Ute just a year into his NFL career. https://t.co/QdQNV1ttn0

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 4, 2020

• Jared Norris – Linebacker (cut by Washington Football Team)
• Nate Orchard – Defensive End (cut by Washington Football Team)

The 2020 roster is set 🔥

Football: 🔜 pic.twitter.com/sfB466Yvlt

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) September 5, 2020

Former BYU Cougars

• Ty’Son Williams – Running Back (cut by Baltimore Ravens)

We have made the following roster moves: pic.twitter.com/F3J4Sqhgec

— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 5, 2020

• Dayan Lake – Defensive Back (cut by Los Angeles Rams)

.@Lake_Era5 is reportedly a “very strong candidate” to be brought back as a member of the @RamsNFL’s practice squad. #NFL #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/KZNV0nm2eg

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 4, 2020

• Bronson Kaufusi – Tight End (cut by New York Jets)
• Corbin Kaufusi – Offensive Line (cut by New York Jets)

Our roster now stands at 53.

— New York Jets (@nyjets) September 5, 2020

Former Utah State Aggies

• Tipa Galeai – Linebacker (cut by Green Bay Packers)
  

Meet the 5️⃣3️⃣‼️

➡️ https://t.co/JZQytwAHIG#GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/vJZrgOFZst

— Green Bay Packers (@packers) September 5, 2020

Former Weber State Wildcats

• Andrew Vollert – Tight End (cut by Indianapolis Colts)

We have made the following transactions to reach our 53-man roster:

— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) September 5, 2020

• Jonah Williams – Defensive End (cut by Los Angeles Rams)

We've waived nine players.

Our roster now stands at 52 players ahead of the 1 PM PT deadline.

— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) September 5, 2020

Former High School Players

• Branden Bowen (Corner Canyon/Ohio State) – Offensive Tackle (cut by Carolina Panthers)

#Panthers reduce roster to 53 players https://t.co/zdiIVYmY0a

— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 5, 2020

The 2020 NFL season is scheduled to begin when the Houston Texans play the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, September 10. The contest will begin at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) and will broadcast on KSL TV.