The final cutdown day in the NFL is the single most dreaded time on the calendar for players and coaches, as all 32 clubs have to trim their active rosters from 75 players down to 53 in preparation for the regular season. Guys who have shed blood, sweat and tears to make a team are let go, not always because of their talent or age or salary, but many times simply because of a number crunch on a roster.
However, final cuts are not always what they appear. Players let go by one team are often picked up by another club and given a new chance to play.