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Unlucky No. 7: Seven former Hawkeyes fall victim to NFL roster cuts

NFL cut day is one of the hardest days during the offseason for coaches and players. For over 1,000 players, that means they are searching for work, and potentially never making it back to the NFL.

During the offseason, NFL teams can carry up to 90 players and have to trim it to 53 by 3:00 p.m. Central Time.

Six former Iowa football players are out of work after the deadline passed.

Sebastian Castro, defensive back (Pittsburgh Steelers)

Pittsburgh safety Sebastian Castro runs onto the field ahead of an August 16 preseason game against Tampa Bay.
Aug 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Sebastian Castro (29) and linebacker Eku Leota (53) take the field against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Acrisure Stadium.