The Pittsburgh Steelers have cut Jonathan Dwyer in a somewhat surprising move.
Dwyer was the Steelers' leading rusher in 2012, but a late trade for Felix Jones made him expendable.
The Steelers also drafted Le'Veon Bell in the offseason.
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Seahawks Won't Keep Antoine Winfield
The Seattle Seahawks won't keep Antoine Winfield on their 53-man roster.
Winfield is 36 and entering his 15th season.
The Seahawks will look to trade Winfield and will cut him if a deal cannot be reached.
Jimmy Clausen Cut By Panthers
Jimmy Clausen has been cut by the Carolina Panthers.
Clausen was a second round pick out of Notre Dame in the 2010 NFL Draft.
Clausen struggled as a rookie before the Panthers moved in a different direction with Cam Newton the following season.
Packers Release Vince Young
Vince Young has been released by the Green Bay Packers.
Young didn't play in the NFL last season and was attempting to make a comeback with the Packers.
Young was the Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2006.
Tim Tebow Cut By Patriots
The New England Patriots have cut Tim Tebow.
Tebow was signed by the Patriots in June more than a month after being released by the New York Jets.
Tebow finished the preseason with a 47.2 passer rating while completing 36.7 percent of his passes.
Matt Leinart Released By Bills
Matt Leinart has been released by the Buffalo Bills five days after being signed by the club.
Leinart went just 3-for-10 for 11 yards and a pair of interceptions in Thursday's preseason game.
The Bills needed a quarterback with EJ Manuel sidelined due to a knee injury and Kevin Kolb's career in jeopardy due to another concussion.
"Tough game. Tough situation. No excuses. (Thank) you to the Bills organization!" Leinart wrote Friday, before deleting the tweet.
Bears Cut J'Marcus Webb
The Chicago Bears have cut J'Marcus Webb.
Webb took a pay cut earlier in August.
Jordan Mills will start for the Bears at right tackle.
Webb started 44 of the 46 games he played for the Bears over the past three years.
Jay Cutler demonstratively yelled at Webb during a nationally televised loss to the Green Bay Packers last season.
Seneca Wallace Leaves 49ers
Seneca Wallace informed the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday morning that he would leave the franchise.
The 49ers were presumably sticking with Colt McCoy as their backup quarterback.
Wallace didn't play in the NFL last season.
Patriots Cut Ras-I Dowling
The New England Patriots have released Ras-I Dowling.
Dowling was the 33rd overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft at cornerback out of Virginia.
Dowling has battled injuries throughout his tenure with the Patriots.
Jets Sign Dan Carpenter, Cut Billy Cundiff
The New York Jets have signed Dan Carpenter while also releasing Billy Cundiff.
Carpenter was released this month by the Miami Dolphins.
Braylon Edwards Released By Jets
Braylon Edwards was an All-Pro in 2007, but has struggled to remain relevant in recent seasons.
Ravens Release Visanthe Shiancoe
Visanthe Shiancoe hasn't caught a pass since the end of the 2011 season.
49ers Sign Seneca Wallace
Seneca Wallace did not play in the NFL last season, but the 49ers are looking for a reliable backup quarterback to Colin Kaepernick.
Mohamed Massaquoi Agrees To Sign With Jets
Mohamed Massaquoi was previously released this week by the Jaguars.
Jairus Byrd Signs $6.9M Franchise Tender
Jairus Byrd, a two-time Pro Bowl selection at safety, missed all of the Bills' offseason workouts and nearly all of training camp.
Jaguars To Release Mohamed Massaquoi
Mohamed Massaquoi was expected to give the Jaguars depth at receiver.
Evan Landi Signs With Patriots
At 6-foot-3, 236 pounds, Ivan Landi is considered a versatile player who was at-times split out as a receiver during his college career.
Dallas Clark Signs With Ravens
Dallas Clark caught 47 passes for 435 yards and four touchdowns last season with the Buccaneers.
Brandon Stokley Signs One-Year Deal With Ravens
Brandon Stokley caught 45 balls for 544 yards and five touchdowns with the Broncos last season.
Cowboys Continue To Search For Offensive Linemen
The Cowboys are interested in guard Brian Waters, who hasn't played since 2011.
Brandon Moore Turns Down Cowboys, Decides To Retire
Brandon Moore had agreed upon a one-year, $2 million contract on Tuesday with the Cowboys, but decided to change his mind.
Packers Audition Vince Young
Vince Young could also provide a good scout team quarterback against the defense in the read-option.
Seahawks Sign Early Doucet On One-Year Deal
The Seahawks found needed depth at wide receiver in Early Doucet.
Patriots Sign WR Lavasier Tuinei
Lavasier Tuinei had 108 catches for 1,212 yards and 12 touchdowns during three seasons at Oregon.
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