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Irish in the NFL: Former Notre Dame football running back cut by Raiders

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 10: Theo Riddick #25 of the Detroit Lions reacts after running for a touchdown during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on December 10, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. The Lions won 24-21. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Former Notre Dame football star Theo Riddick was cut by the Las Vegas Raiders, as teams trimmed their rosters down to 53 players last week.

One of the most important players on the 2012 Notre Dame football team, Theo Riddick, was cut by the Las Vegas Raiders. This came as rosters looked to trim down to their 53 man format, which is the amount a NFL team can carry into the NFL season.