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 …

18. Ed Reed

The three-year, $14.9 million contract Reed signed with Houston in 2013 didn’t go very far — the 35-year-old played seven games, posted no interceptions and was unceremoniously released before Thanksgiving, getting $5 million for the effort.