Cut! These 30 great NFL players were released by their teams

Todd Gurley may have been a surprise cut by the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday afternoon, but he can take solace in being far from the only great player who’s been served his walking papers. Here’s a look at 30 of the best NFL players who have ever …

15. Jamaal Charles

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Two ACL tears sealed Charles’ fate in Kansas City after nine years, five 1,000-yard seasons and two first-team All-Pro selection. After the release, Charles said he would have taken a pay cut to stay in Kansas City, but the team didn’t offer him one.