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 …

8. Champ Bailey

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A 12-time Pro Bowler, Champ Bailey excelled for the Redskins in the beginning of his career and then starred for Denver before being cut in 2014.