2010 NFL 53-Man Roster Cuts

This year's NFL roster cuts came with many surprises. Two former Heisman trophy winners, a few Pro Bowlers, former 1,000 yard rushers, 2009 first-round picks, a former UFL standout, and many other key players find themselves without a team after today. Check out which players were cut some fantasy football implications could come into play with players being released and the possibility of your team signing these players.

Arizona Cardinals - QB Matt Leinart, LB Stevie Baggs, TE Anthony Becht, LB Monty Beisel, LB Cody Brown, DE Jeremy Clark, DE John Fletcher, CB Trevor Ford, WR Ed Gant, OT Herman Johnson, WR Mike Jones, WR Onrea Jones, CB Justin Miller, G Jonathan Palmer, OT Tom Pestock, FB Charles Scott, and WR Isaiah Williams.

Atlanta Falcons - CB Chevis Jackson, TE Robbie Agnone, WR Troy Bergeron, WR Tim Buckley, RB Dimitri Nance, C Blake Schlueter, WR Andy Strickland, WR Ryan Wolfe, TE Keith Zinger, S Rafael Bush, S Eric Brock, CB Dominique Daniels, LB Weston Johnson, DE Maurice Lucas, DE Emmanuel Stephens, G Jose Valde, LB Bear Woods, FB Dan Klecko, C Brett Romberg, and WR Brandyn Harvey.

Baltimore Ravens - QB Troy Smith, K Shayne Graham and WR Demetrius Williams.

Buffalo Bills - WR James Hardy, WR Chad Jackson, G Kirk Chambers, QB Levi Brown, RB Chad Simpson, RB Joique Bell and FB Corey McIntyre.

Carolina Panthers - QB Hunter Cantwell, G Andrew Crummey, LB Quinton Culberson, WR Trent Guy, G Ray Hisatake, DT Corvey Irvin, LB Mortty Ivy, FB Rashawn Jackson, WR Kenny Moore, RB Dantrell Savage, CB R.J. Stanford, DT Tank Tyler, RB Josh Vaughan, LB Sean Ware, S C.J. Wilson, CB Brian Witherspoon, TE Jamie Petrowski, DE Eric Moore, and T Rob Petitti.

Chicago Bears - OL Josh Beekman, S Al Afalava, LB Tim Shaw, DL Jarron Gilbert, WR Juaquin Iglesias, QB Dan LeFevour, FB Eddie Williams, WR Freddie Barnes, WR Greg Mathews, OT James Marten, OT Levi Horn, C Tim Walter, DE Barry Turner, DT Edwin Williams, DT Mick Williams, LB Kevin Malast, LB Kelvin Smith, CB Cornelius Brown, CB Woodny Turenne, S Quentin Scott, S Aaron Webster, and TE Richard Angulo.

Cincinnati Bengals - WR Matt Jones, LB Abdul Hodge, K Dave Rayner, G Isaac Sowells, S Marvin White, DT Orien Harris, S Kyries Hebert, TE Chase Coffman, TE Darius Hill, RB James Johnson, DT Clinton McDonald, S Rico Murray, WR Maurice Purify, WR Dezmon Briscoe, G Otis Hudson, S Jeromy Miles, OT Gabriel Manns, S Jeromy Miles, LB Vincent Rey, OT Chris Rodgers, CB Johnny Sears and FB Joe Tronzo.

Cleveland Browns - WR Bobby Engram, OL Scott Kooistra and DL C.J. Mosley. Waived DB Larry Asante, Chris Chancellor, OL Paul Fanaika, DL Clifton Geathers, DL Travis Ivey, RB Chris Jennings, DB Brandon McDonald, DL Swanson Miller, OL Pat Murray, QB Brett Ratliff, DL Brian Sanford and DB DeAngelo Smith.

Dallas Cowboys - CB Jamar Wall, OT Will Barker OG Travis Bright, DE Marcus Dixon, RB Herb Donaldson, TE DajLeon Farr, CB Cletis Gordon, WR Jesse Holley, WR Manny Johnson, OLB Curtis Johnson, CB Bryan McCann, RB Lonyae Miller, LB Steve Octavien, TE Jason Pociask, TE Martin Rucker, DT Jimmy Saddler-McQueen, LB Brandon Sharpe, DE Junior Siavii, OL Mike Tepper, CB Jamar Wall and CB Teddy Williams.

Denver Broncos - TE Marquez Branson, DE Jarvis Green, LB Darrell Reid, LB Kevin Alexander, LB Worrell Williams, WR Britt Davis, TE Riar Greer, S Kyle McCarthy, DL Jeff Stehle and OL Seth Olsen.

Detroit Lions - CB Dre Bly, OT Jon Jansen, LB Caleb Campbell, DT Rob Callaway, DT Landon Cohen, LB Vinny Ciurciu, WR Tim Toone, WR Brian Clark, WR Michael Moore, RB DeDe Dorsey, OL Noah Franklin, OL Dan Gerberry, OL Cliff Louis, K Steven Hauschka, DB Ko Simpson, DB Jonathan Hefney, DB Eric King, DB Paul Pratt, DB T.J. Rushing and DB Dante Wesley.

Green Bay Packers - P Chris Bryan, OT Chris Campbell, WR Jason Chery, CB D.J. Clark, C-G Evan Dietrich-Smith, WR Charles Dillon, LB Robert Francois, OT Breno Giacomini, QB Graham Harrell, TE Spencer Havner, LB Alex Joseph, S Anthony Levine, RB Kregg Lumpkin, LB Cyril Obiozor, LB Maurice Simpkins, DE Ronald Talley, NT Anthony Toribio, WR Chastin West, WR Patrick Williams and DE Jarius Wynn.

Houston Texans - RB Chris Henry, RB Jeremiah Johnson K Kris Brown, CB Jacques Reeves, QB John David Booty, FB Jack Corcoran, TE Derek Fine, LB Isaiah Greenhouse, LB Will Patterson, OL Brett Helms, OL Steve Maneri, OL Cole Pemberton, OL Adam Stenavich, OL Chris White, WR Derrick Townsel, WR Bobby Williams, DL DelJuan Robinson, DL Malcolm Sheppard, DL Mitch Unrein, CB Mark Parson and S Torri Williams.

Indianapolis Colts - DB Ray Fisher, DB Danny Gorrer, DB Ashton Hall, DB Terrail Lambert, DB Mike Newton, DB Glenn Sharpe, DB Terrell Skinner, WR Sam Giguere, WR Brandon James, WR Taj Smith, WR Blair White, OL Chris Marinelli, OL Adrian Martinez, OL Adam Terry, OL James Williams, DL Ervin Baldwin, DL John Chick, DL Marlon Favorite, RB Javarris James, RB Allen Patrick, QB Tom Brandstater, TE Colin Cloherty and LB Vuna Tuihalamaka.

Jacksonville Jaguars - S Gerald Alexander, DT Atiyyah Ellison and G Kynan Forney, LB Alvin Bowen, LB Tony Gilbert, LB Teddy Lehman, DL Jeremy Navarre, RB Kolby Smith, LB Rod Wilson, DT Walter Curry, WR Clarence Denmark, WR John Matthews, OT Daniel Baldridge, TE Mike Caussin, QB Trevor Harris, RB Chad Kackert, DT Ko Quaye and C Bradley Vierling.

Kansas City Chiefs - TE Leroy Banks, WR Rich Gunnell, OL Lemuel Jeanpierre, OT Ikechuku Ndukwe, CB Mike Richardson, LB John Russell and G Dan Santucci.

Miami Dolphins - QB Pat White, WR Patrick Turner, LB J.D. Folsom, LB Austin Spitler, LB Erik Walden, LB Chris McCoy, DL Ryan Baker, DL Lionel Dotson, DL Montavious Stanley, DB Kevin Hobbs, DB Ross Weaver, DB Nate Ness, DB Jonathon Amaya, WR Julius Pruitt, FB Rolly Lumbala, OL Donald Thomas, OL Andrew Gardner, OL Andrew Hartline, and TE David Martin.

Minnesota Vikings - S Colt Anderson, G Thomas Austin, G Adrian Battles, WR Taye Biddle, WR Freddie Brown, T Patrick Brown, T Chris Clark, FB Ryan D'Imperio, WR Marquis Hamilton, RB Ian Johnson, DT Tremaine Johnson, K Rhys Lloyd, TE Garrett Mills, DE Mike Montgomery, WR Logan Payne, T Drew Radovich, CB Marcus Sherels, LB Nate Triplett, WR Javon Walker and CB DeAndre Wright.

New England Patriots - LB Derrick Burgess, WR Sam Aiken, LB Eric Alexander, LB Pierre Woods, QB Zac Robinson, RB Thomas Clayton, RB Chris Taylor, WR Buddy Farnham, WR Darnell Jenkins, WR Rod Owens, TE Carson Butler, TE Rob Myers, OL George Bussey, OL Ted Larsen, OL Rich Ohrnberger, OL Thomas Welch, LB Thomas Williams, S Sergio Brown, CB DeAngelo Willingham and DB Ross Ventrone.

New Orleans Saints - DE Bobby McCray, QB Patrick Ramsey, DT Kendrick Clancy, C Nick Leckey, RB Ladell Betts, OL Terrence Metcalf, OL Brandon Carter, OL Na'Shan Goddard, OL Jermey Parnell, FB Jason McKie, FB Zak Keasey, WR Montez Billings, LB Harry Coleman, CB Reggie Jones, TE Tyler Lorenzen, DL DeMario Pressley, DL Jay Ross, DL Al Woods and S Chip Vaughn.

New York Giants - DT Jay Alford, QB Rhett Bomar, TE Bear Pascoe, DE Tommie Hill, DT Dwayne Hendricks, DT Nate Collins, CB Seth Williams, S John Busing, S Matt O'Hanlon, S Sha'reff Rashad, QB Dominic Randolph, RB Gartrell Johnson, RB Andre Brown, FB Jerome Johnson, WR Tim Brown, TE Scott Chandler, C Jim Cordle, OT Dennis Landolt, OT Jacob Bender and OT Herb Taylor.

New York Jets - S Emanuel Cook, FB Jason Davis, C Robby Felix, S Keith Fitzhugh, LB Ricky Foley, WR Brooks Foster, T Dan Gay, LB Tim Knicky, DE Jason Lamb, LB Boris Lee, LB Joshua Mauga, LB Cory Reamer, LB Brashton Satele, DB Bo Smith, DL Ty Steinkuhler, G Charlie Tanner, WR Larry Taylor, G Chet Teofilo, DT Martin Tevaseu, T Michael Turkovich and S Donovan Warren.

Oakland Raiders - DE Jay Richardson, C Chris Morris, WR Todd Watkins, WR Shaun Bodiford, S Jerome Boyd, QB Colt Brennan, DL Chris Cooper, DL Alex Daniels, DL Grayson Gunheim, DL William Joseph, FB Manase Tonga, LB David Nixon, LB Slade Norris, TE John Owens, OL Alex Parsons, OL Brandon Rodd, DB Joe Porter, CB Joe Thomas, DB Stevie Brown and K Swayze Waters.

Philadelphia Eagles - G Max Jean-Gilles, WR Chad Hall, WR Jordan Norwood, TE Cornelius Ingram, C A.Q. Shipley, G Dallas Reynolds, G Fenuki Tupou, DE Eric Moncur, DT Jeff Owens, S Macho Harris, S Quintin Demps and WR Kelley Washington.

Pittsburgh Steelers - C Justin Hartwig, KR-PR Stefan Logan, OL Kraig Urbik, CB Joe Burnett, FB Frank Summers, DL Sunny Harris, DL Steve McLendon, DL Doug Worthington, LB Patrick Bailey, WR Tyler Grisham and S Da'Mon Cromartie-Smith.

Seattle Seahawks - S Jamar Adams, CB Marcus Brown, C Jeff Byers, G Mitch Erickson, CB Cord Parks, LB Joe Pawelek, T Jacob Phillips, DT Quinn Pitcock, RB Louis Rankin, DE Rob Rose, T Joe Toledo and TE Nick Tow-Arnett. Terminated the contracts of DT Amon Gordon, LB Tyjuan Hagler, WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh, WR Brandon Jones, QB J.P. Losman, WR Ruvell Martin and DE James Wyche.

St. Louis Rams - S Brett Johnson, TE Darcy Johnson, WR Jordan Kent, and C Tim Mattran.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers - WR Michael Clayton, CB Brandon Anderson, CB Derrick Robinson, CB Trae Williams, QB Jevan Snead, RB Carlos Brown, FB Rendrick Taylor, OL Marc Dile, OT Xavier Fulton, S Vince Anderson, TE Jeron Mastrud, TE Ryan Purvis, DE James Ruffin, DE George Johnson, LB Rico McCoy, LB Lee Robinson, C Donovan Raiola, DT Dre Moore and DT Carlton Powell.

Tennessee Titans - QB Chris Simms, S Myron Rolle, RB Samkon Gado, DE Raheem Brock CB Tye Hill, DE Eric Bakhtiari, DE Chris Harrington, FB Jed Collins, WR Paul Williams, WR Dominique Edison, DT David Howard, DT Joe Joseph, OT Michael Toudouze, OT Nevin McCaskill, RB Alvin Pearman, TE Steven Pfahler, TE Sean Ryan, LB Patrick Trahan, and C Kevin Matthews.

Washington Redskins - RB Willie Parker, WR Terrence Austin, QB Richard Bartel, OT Selvish Capers, S Tyrone Carter, G-C Erik Cook, FB Carey Davis, LB Curtis Gatewood, NT Howard Green, LB Robert Henson, WR Shay Hodge, LB Rob Jackson, OT Clint Oldenburg, G-T Chad Rinehart, CB Ramzee Robinson, OT William Robinson, S Anderson Russell, DE Darrion Scott, RB Ryan Torain, TE Lee Vickers and WR Bobby Wade.

Top 15 Best Back-Up Quarterbacks

The 53-man roster is set for the upcoming 2009 NFL season and most of the teams, I'm looking at you Cleveland, have named their starting quarterbacks. There are a number of good back-up quarterbacks waiting for their opportunity to play, who are the best back-ups? Check out the list for the top 15 back-up quarterbacks.

This list is compiled on the basis that these back-ups will do the best job this season. So the rookies that are waiting in the background that may be good in the future, wouldn't fit in on this list. Sadly, Jeff Garcia probably would have came in pretty high on this list, but since he was cut from Oakland, he's not on the list.

1. Matt Leinart - This list is full of guys that have had a shot at the starting job, Leinart never had much of a chance. He was very inexperienced and the offense that Arizona was running, suited Kurt Warner more than Leinart. If Warner goes down, Leinart can do a very good job and keep the Cardinals in the playoff hunt.

2. Daunte Culpepper - He came into camp looking very good and trimmed down a lot of his extra weight. Unfortunately for him, the city of Detroit wants to move forward and named Matthew Stafford as the starting quarterback. Culpepper looked to have finally rebounded from his injuries and could still end up seeing some time behind center this year.

3. Billy Volek - He hasn't had a shot at the starting gig since he has been in San Diego, but he definitely has an arm. He put up some staggering numbers when he was with the Titans and could repeat those numbers with Chris Chambers at wide receiver. He is a quality back-up, but Phillip Rivers is a Pro-Bowler and the future of the franchise.

4. Derek Anderson - It looks like Brady Quinn will be the starter in Cleveland, but if Anderson wins the job, add in Quinn at this spot. Anderson had a very productive season a few years back, but has yet to win over the coaching staff in Cleveland. He could end up seeing some time this year, but would probably fair better if he ends up on another team.

5. Vince Young - He was the toast of the town during his rookie season, but one tough loss and a night of questionable behavior has made the city worry about his long-term future. He has played well in the pre-season and he should still end up as the starter if Collins goes down or when he retires. He may not have the best arm, but he can make things happen in the offense.

6. Sage Rosenfels - If you forget about the game against Indianapolis last season, he filled in very well for the Houston Texans. The Vikings signed him to a pricey contract for a back-up, as he did show signs of excellence over the past few years. He can pass the ball well and is a model professional as a back-up. If ends up a starter at some point, he can do a good job.

7. Tyler Thigpen - Kansas City was scrambling for a quarterback last season and Thigpen did an admirable job, considering the circumstances. He helped the Chiefs be able to be competitive and had a few highlight reel passes. If Cassel's injury nags him this year, they'll be okay, but not great.

8. Troy Smith - He was the starting quarterback going into the regular season last year, but he fell sick and lost weight. Joe Flacco ended up having a great rookie season and Smith is an after-thought. He was a great college quarterback and he can help a team with his legs and arm. Flacco is a better option, but Smith can play the position.

9. Michael Vick - I am rating him this low because he hasn't played football in a few seasons. He has a great upside, but at this point, he probably belongs at this spot. He will see some action at quarterback this year, but mostly in the wildcat offense. He is currently the #3 quarterback, since Kevin Kolb is the second-string, so Vick would have to leapfrog him to take over as the starter, in case of an injury.

10. Chris Simms - Denver has a lot of problems and Simms seems lost in all of the drama. He can play in this league and if he gets a shot, he could excel. If Josh McDaniels can get maximum effort out of Matt Cassel, there is a chance that he can make Simms into something special.

11. Tarvaris Jackson - After his play this off-season, if Minnesota didn't sign Brett Favre, he may have ended up with the starting job. He looked like a starter the last few games, but with the large contract that Rosenfels received, he needs to play to earn that deal. Jackson looked like the odd man out around the 53-man roster cuts, but they cut John David Booty. Jackson is a good player, but may not receive a shot.

12. Jon Kitna - He has been a starter in this league for years, even if the last few seasons he played in Detroit. He is now the back-up in Dallas and has a relationship with Roy Williams. If Romo goes down, he can play, but would definitely take a step back in the standings.

13. David Carr - It's amazing that he's still able to walk after the punishment that he received when he was in Houston. He was sacked nearly every other snap and now he's the back-up for Eli Manning. He has never showed that he can be a starter in this league and the jury is still out if he can handle the pressure and I believe that he has permanent happy feet.

14. Charlie Batch - Ben Roethlisberger is always banged up and Batch seems to see more random time than most back-ups in this league. He has been with the Steelers for a few years and has always done a decent job when needed. They are a run-first team, which helps when he is in there. He is getting up there in age and I'm not sure if he can still handle it like he has in year's past.

15. Mark Brunell - Speaking of quarterbacks that are getting up their in age, Brunell is the poster child. He was once a back-up for Brett Favre and turned himself into a great starter for Jacksonville. He went to Washington and had minimal success and now finds himself as the back-up in New Orleans. If you are a Saints fan, please pray that Drew Brees stays healthy or it could be a long season. They rely on the pass so much that Brunell wouldn't be a great fit in their offense.