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NFL Roster Cuts: Surprising Stars Axed Ahead of 2025 Season
27 Aug
Summary
- Cam Akers, a Super Bowl winner, released by Saints despite Achilles injuries
- Veteran OL Trent Brown cut by Patriots, seeking new team
- QB DeVito, a fan favorite, let go by Giants despite starting experience

As the NFL's deadline for cutting rosters to 53 players has come and gone, several surprising names have been released. One of the most notable is Cam Akers, who was let go by the Saints despite his Super Bowl win with the Rams last season. Akers, who has already suffered two Achilles injuries in his young career, will now look to catch on with another team.
Another high-profile cut is veteran offensive lineman Trent Brown, who was once the highest-paid player at his position. Brown, a Super Bowl champion with the Patriots, is now a free agent and will likely draw interest from teams in need of offensive line help.
Quarterback DeVito, known as a "veritable Italian folk hero" to many fans, was also released, despite showing promise when thrust into starting duties for the Giants. At just 26 years old, DeVito may still find a place on another team's roster.
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These are just a few of the surprising roster moves made by NFL teams as they finalized their 53-man squads for the upcoming 2025 season.