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 …

4. Dez Bryant

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Bryant was a volatile figure on and off the field in Big D and a messy divorce always felt inevitable. He became expendable when his performance dipped — he never lived up to the $70 million contract he signed in 2015, failing to post 1,000 yards or 10 touchdowns in his next three seasons. He hasn’t played in the NFL since 2017.

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