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NFL cuts tracker: Tracking Texas A&M football stars as rosters finalize

Former A&M players are learning their NFL fate as teams trim to 53. Track every roster move, waiver claim, and practice‑squad update for all Aggies.

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More former Texas A&M players are learning their fate as NFL teams finalize cuts to the 53‑man roster.

This stretch is always one of the most nerve‑wracking periods for players on the bubble, with situations changing hour to hour across the league. You can make the initial roster on cut day, only to be released the next day to make room for a waiver claim. It's a brutal cycle, and for many players, it doesn't truly sink in that they've made the team until Week 1 arrives.

Over the next few days, the bottom of NFL rosters will churn heavily, and there will be plenty to track as teams shuffle practice squads , injury designations, and late additions. As those moves roll in, follow along here at AggiesWire for every update involving former Texas A&M football players.

Linebacker Tyrel Dodson released by Miami Dolphins / Signed with Carolina Panthers practice squad

Linebacker Taurean York waived by Denver Broncos / Cleared waivers

Running back Trayveon Williams released by the Detroit Lions

Defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson waived by the Cincinnati Bengals / Cleared waivers

Safety Demani Richardson waived by the Carolina Panthers / Cleared waivers

Tight end Tre Watson waived by the Kansas City Chiefs / Cleared waivers / Signed with Miami Dolphins

Linebacker Buddy Johnson released by the Las Vegas Raiders

Running back EJ Smith waived by the Kansas City Chiefs / Cleared waivers / Reverts to Chiefs IR

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