Michigan players cut from NFL
Today was the day when the NFL cut the roster down to 53 players. I just glanced through the lists, and the following Michigan guys were cut: There undoubtedly were more.
Eric Magnuson (Bills,) Jake Rudock (Dolphins,) Ben Braden (Jets,) Willie Henry (Ravens,) Kyle Kalis (Browns,) Karan Higdon (Texans,) Jake Ryan (Jaguars,) Taylor Lewan (Titans,) Dymonte Thomas (Broncos,) Juwann Bushell-Beatty (Cowboys,) Jehu Chesson (Redskins,) Ian Bunting (Bears,)
I'm sure there are guys I missed, but these were some of the names I recognized. A few observations.
- It is a cold hard business, and there are tons of guys who barely get a cup of coffee in the NFL. Guys that we cheer are cut quickly, with no sentimentality.
- I didn't categorize . . . some were waived, some were outright released, some injured, some suspended. I'm sure some guys will get another chance. For instance, I really suspect Willie Henry will land somewhere.
- I wonder if Karan Higdon should have stayed another year. Of course it is impossible to know. Still, he declared early, and at first glance, was it worth it?
September 1st, 2019 at 1:01 AM ^
As you go through the lists, there are a ton of Ohio State guys cut too. Virtually anyone can be cut.
September 1st, 2019 at 7:02 AM ^
But they recruit 5 stars and we only recruit 3*
This can’t be true
-Maizen
September 1st, 2019 at 1:15 AM ^
Taylor Lewan got cut? I thought he was all pro within the last couple of years
September 1st, 2019 at 1:18 AM ^
He’s suspended, not cut. He’s one of the best players in the game at LT.
September 1st, 2019 at 1:26 AM ^
I didn't categorize . . . some were waived, some were outright released, some injured, some suspended.
I'm guessing since he is on the ESPN list, his being suspended was sufficient for him to be removed from the current 53 man roster.
September 1st, 2019 at 1:18 AM ^
Higdon was a senior
September 1st, 2019 at 8:45 AM ^
I feel like once a week we hear someone complain about Higdon leaving early! And everyone ignores this response. Tom Brady shouldn’t have left early. Chad Henne shouldn’t have left early. Keith Jackson shouldn’t have left early.
September 1st, 2019 at 9:16 AM ^
Keith Jackson left us all too early....
September 1st, 2019 at 9:32 AM ^
WUT???
September 1st, 2019 at 11:21 AM ^
DPJ was in a boot.
September 1st, 2019 at 5:25 PM ^
Newman died??
September 1st, 2019 at 12:05 PM ^
Yes, but he still left early, you know, before the Peach Bowl.
September 1st, 2019 at 12:06 PM ^
And yet despite this being a known fact for at least 4 years, people constantly keep forgetting it to prove some point about dedication and toughness that is, inevitably, lazy bullshit
September 1st, 2019 at 1:36 AM ^
I bet half those guys get another look in the next month or so when guys go down.
September 1st, 2019 at 1:40 AM ^
I don't follow the NFL closely but I thought Jake Ryan was doing well with the Packers very recently. I am surprised on two fronts - that he plays (played) for the Jaguars AND he was cut. I may have a caveman mind but the NFL confuses me.
September 1st, 2019 at 2:07 AM ^
He’s rehabbing his ACL injury. He’s placed on the NFI list which is similar to the PUP list. Still on the roster and hopes to return soon
September 1st, 2019 at 10:22 AM ^
But.. But.. But..He didn't categorize.
/s
September 1st, 2019 at 3:36 AM ^
Cmon OP horribly misleading including injured and suspended guys with that title.
September 1st, 2019 at 11:17 AM ^
Agreed. Cut is very different from injured or suspended.
September 1st, 2019 at 9:34 AM ^
Harbaugh... is that you?
September 1st, 2019 at 8:13 AM ^
Lewan was not cut. Ryan was not cut, he was placed on IR and can return after 6 games. NFL teams are only allowed to do this with 2 players. The biggest surprise here was Willie Henry. Though I did see he played the 4th preseason game and that is never a good sign. He should catch on somewhere.
September 1st, 2019 at 8:26 AM ^
Higdon was a senior. Please correct the errors in your post.
September 1st, 2019 at 12:19 PM ^
That could take a while.
September 1st, 2019 at 9:01 AM ^
Higdon did stay for another year, he said he would have left a year early had he gained another six rushing yards in 2017. What he did do is sit out the Peach Bowl.
September 1st, 2019 at 9:20 AM ^
If Higdon wouldn’t have skipped the bowl game he would have been cut a week earlier.
September 1st, 2019 at 9:36 AM ^
In better news, Bryan Mone made the Seahawks roster!
September 1st, 2019 at 9:53 AM ^
I really wanted Higdon to work out here in Houston. He just didn't do enough to separate himself from the pack and once the Texans traded for Hyde he was expendable. He should keep his phone close by though considering how quickly the RB's go down in Houston.
September 1st, 2019 at 10:03 AM ^
Its crazy that Hyde made Higdon expendable. Hyde is an awful NFL RB
September 1st, 2019 at 2:33 PM ^
Carlos Hyde just looks like he should be a better RB than he is, and it's served him at a number of stops that coaches and GMs take some time to figure that out.
September 1st, 2019 at 9:59 AM ^
Joe Kerridge also cut. But he had a concussion, as did Kalis, and neither played much at all in the preseason games because of the concussions.
September 1st, 2019 at 10:02 AM ^
I find it hard to believe that Mrs.SRK would condone the rash generalizations that led to the title and content of this post
September 1st, 2019 at 10:56 AM ^
Rudock balled out the last preseason game. Played most of it, looked sharp and had something like 75% completion rate, 200+ yards on almost 8 YPA and a touchdown. Hopeful he along with some of the others will make practice squads.
September 1st, 2019 at 11:48 AM ^
Thanks for this. I hope this makes current M players realize how important it is to mature at M and stay to get bigger stronger faster.
It also is a reason why so many players value their college time and team more so than their pro team.
September 1st, 2019 at 12:37 PM ^
I just glanced through your list and here's my thoughts:
That's a dumb way to make a list and you should feel bad!
September 1st, 2019 at 2:45 PM ^
My list of people who shouldn't make lists:
StephenRKass
September 1st, 2019 at 3:13 PM ^
Higdon got cut because the Texans are about to take LeSean McCoy
........
nevermind.