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AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Notable NFL veterans and rising prospects cut as teams finalize 2026 rosters Mon Aug 31 18:48:47 2026

Nine well-known NFL players, including former top draft picks and Super Bowl contributors, lost their jobs as teams trimmed their rosters to 53 men for the 2026 season, an annual reminder of how quickly fortunes change in professional football. The National Football League’s 2026 roster deadline triggered the release or waiver of more than 1,000 […] The post Notable NFL veterans and rising prospects cut as teams finalize 2026 rosters appeared first on American Almanac .

Nine well-known NFL players, including former top draft picks and Super Bowl contributors, lost their jobs as teams trimmed their rosters to 53 men for the 2026 season, an annual reminder of how quickly fortunes change in professional football. The National Football League’s 2026 roster deadline triggered the release or waiver of more than 1,000 players, but a handful of names stood out, underscoring how even big contracts and draft pedigree offer little job security. USA TODAY identified nine especially notable cuts, including former first-round picks, proven veterans, and younger players who had flashed potential but ultimately failed to secure a roster spot. Quarterback Will Levis, once considered the future of the Tennessee…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Jim Lindsey, Arkansas football legend and NFL champion, dead at 81 Fri Jul 24 16:48:50 2026

Jim Lindsey, the Arkansas Razorbacks star who helped win a national championship in college and an NFL title with the Minnesota Vikings, has died at 81 after a lengthy illness. The University of Arkansas confirmed the loss on its football account on X, calling Lindsey "an Arkansas legend" who "made Arkansas a better place in […] The post Jim Lindsey, Arkansas football legend and NFL champion, dead at 81 appeared first on American Almanac .

Jim Lindsey, the Arkansas Razorbacks star who helped win a national championship in college and an NFL title with the Minnesota Vikings, has died at 81 after a lengthy illness. The University of Arkansas confirmed the loss on its football account on X, calling Lindsey "an Arkansas legend" who "made Arkansas a better place in many ways." Whole Hog Sports reported that Lindsey had been battling a lengthy illness before his death, with the news breaking late on a Tuesday evening. Lindsey's life after football was as full as his playing career. He built a real estate empire, ran for governor, and gave back millions to the university where he first made his name. Few athletes of his era matched that range. An undefeated season Arkansas…Open

DAILYCALLER (Leena Nasir) - REPORT: Troubled Ex-NFL Star Lance Rentzel Dead At 82 Wed Jun 10 15:56:50 2026

He retired from the NFL in 1975