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 …

26. Tyrann Mathieu

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The Honey Badger was sent into free agency in February 2018 before $18.75 million of his contract could become guaranteed. He rebounded well, playing one season for Houston before moving to Kansas City and winning a Super Bowl after an All-Pro season.