Michigan State Football: Several Spartans Cut by NFL Teams
It's always challenging trying to make a living in the NFL, and today several former Michigan State football players saw themselves get waived/released.
Panthers released safety Quin Blanding, TE Temarrick Hemingway, DE Austin Larkin, T Aaron Monteiro, WR Marken Michel, DB T.J. Green, WR Cam Phillips, CB Jameson Houston, P/K Kåre Vedvik, C Sam Tecklenburg, WR Darrell Stewart, LB Chris Orr, B James Onwualu, LB Jrordan Kunaszyk,
— NFL Draft Diamonds ™️ (@DraftDiamonds) September 5, 2020
Darrell Stewart Jr., a late add to the Carolina Panthers during training camp, was let go on Saturday, along with his former teammates Brian Lewerke and Cody White, who were released by the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos.
While Raequan Williams and Mike Panasiuk were released by the Philadelphia Eagles and Las Vegas Raiders.
Eagles release DT Raequan Williams, per source. Had a good camp and should have options.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) September 5, 2020
All five individuals went undrafted but have been signed by teams along the way. For Lewerke, New England picked him up early and has waived him on more than one occasion now.
Among those let go so far: QB Brian Lewerke, RB Lamar Miller, WRs Jeff Thomas and Devin Ross https://t.co/LkR0Yivzoz
— WEEI (@WEEI) September 5, 2020
White signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as a UDFA but has bounced around to multiple organizations, including the New York Giants and Broncos.
Per source, #Broncos waive WR Cody White.
— Ryan O'Halloran (@ryanohalloran) September 5, 2020
Stewart's tenure in Carolina was short-lived after signing not long ago. Following the draft, he was initially a member of the Green Bay Packers but was cut on August 15.
The former Spartans were focal points in the Michigan State offense and defense during the previous three years; however, they've yet to find permanent landing spots at the next level.
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