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Heartbreak for a champion: Mike Edwards leads list of former Wildcats cut on NFL roster day

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.