What The Big NFL Cuts Could Mean For The Season

NFL season is in full swing, and it won't be long until the biggest games of the season are gracing our screens once again. Of course, with each new build-up to the season comes roster cuts and players getting traded left, right, and center. That doesn't mean each of them has gone smoothly or everyone understands what's going one.

Learning what the big NFL cuts could mean for the season paints an idea of what could be to come. Still, the game is often filled with surprises, and just because someone is out doesn't mean the team is down. After all, a team likely won't make cuts without thinking about the future - and the talent they have waiting in the wings to replace their star players.

Malcolm Butler is cut from the New England Patriots due to injury

The New England Patriots have long been one of the biggest names in the NFL, so it might be little surprise that everyone was watching who would get cut from the roster. 2022 marked the year for cornerback Malcolm Butler to walk away. However, it didn't come as the biggest surprise to everyone. Butler has been battling a hip injury since the preseason and didn't play in 2021, meaning he was released with an injury settlement. While the settlement means he won't be back until at least mid-October, there's every chance Butler could resign with the Patriots once he's recovered. After all, many know the team will benefit from the experience and his impressive stats.

The Arizona Cardinals cut their quarterback after just one year

Trace McSorley has three years in the NFL under his belt and a ton of talent, but he managed just one year with the Arizona Cardinals. The team announced at the end of August 2022 that their quarterback was out, with many thinking arm soreness from camp and a lack of McSorley in the preseason is to blame. While it's sad news for McSorley fans, the Cardinals already have a quarterback replacement in the form of Colt McCoy. Thankfully, he already has some impressive games to his name and could be just what the Cardinals need among this season's latest roster cuts.

Many were surprised when Alex Leatherwood was cut from the Las Vegas Raiders

The LAs Vegas Raiders have welcomed a new general manager and head coach who seem to be putting their plan into full effect, starting with cutting offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood. Sadly, he didn't have the best reputation for games to his name when Leatherwood was picked under the old regime. Sadly for Leatherwood, he has no ties to the new GM or coach, but many were surprised to see him completely cut from the team. Now, many wonder how long it will be before the lineman is picked up by another team to carry out the rest of his four-year $14 million contract. 

Chris Herndon's dwindling stats have seen him cut from the New Orleans Saints

Amazingly, Chris Herndon was in and out of the New Orleans Saints in just 20 days. He signed at the beginning of August 2022 and was out by the end of the month, meaning he is yet to play a major game for the team. However, it appears the Saints aren't overly impressed with his dwindling stats. He only had one touchdown and four catches for 40 yards in his previous season with the Minnesota Vikings but did better during his time with the New York Jets. Whatever the case, it appears the Saints are less worried about keeping Herndon and more impressed with fellow tight end Adam Trautman who is set to take center stage.

The big NFL cuts could mean a lot for the upcoming season. However, it might not be entirely down to teams losing some major names. Instead, it could be because the teams now have room to bring in new faces and give their established players a chance to shine.