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 …

17. Brett Favre

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Brett Favre told the Jets in January 2009 that he was retiring after just one season. In April, the team released him from the reserve/retired list, which opened the door to him possibly signing elsewhere. He did just that, becoming a Minnesota Viking to end his career.