NFL roster cut day is one of the hardest traditions in football, and the dream took a pause for several former Wildcats this week, including a Super Bowl champion.
Mike Edwards (Chiefs, S): In the most heartbreaking move, the seven-year pro was released by Kansas City. A Super Bowl champion with proven production (318 tackles, 8 career INTs), Edwards became a victim of a youth movement at the safety position. He leads a list of former Wildcats cut on NFL roster day.
Here’s a look at the other former Kentucky players impacted as teams finalized their 53-man lineups:
- Eli Cox (Texans, C): A steady presence on Kentucky’s line, Cox started 39 career games.