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 …
22. James Harrison
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As a youngster, Harrison was released three times by the Steelers, sometimes floating to the practice squad afterward. He was also released by Baltimore in 2003 after a stint in NFL Europe, but went back to Pittsburgh the next year when the Steelers signed him for a fourth time. Harrison finally caught on and became one of the most feared defenders in the league and was a hero in Super Bowl XLIII. After a stellar career in the Iron City, Harrison was cut by Pittsburgh in 2017 and signed with the Patriots.
