The NFL offseason provides each organization with the opportunity to thoroughly evaluate its roster, including recent draft picks, veterans, free agents, and new signings, in an effort to strengthen its team for the upcoming season.
Each organization has around 90 players on the roster during OTAs, training camp, and preseason games, but must reduce that number to 53 by August 26.
For over 1,000 players, that means being released or waived during roster cuts. It is a challenging time, as some players face the potential of never playing in the NFL again.
Veteran Los Angeles Rams Head Coach Sean McVay said the best way to approach difficult discussions with players is to strike a balance between the right tone and appreciation.
McVay also noted that "those are the difficult parts of the job, but you owe them the appreciation."
A former Hawkeye and Tennessee Titans' undrafted signee had to face the harsh reality of NFL cut day.
#Titans waived:
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 25, 2025
-WR Jha'Quan Jackson.
-WR TJ Sheffield.
-DT Josiah Bronson.
-DT TJ Smith.
-OLB Desmond Evans.
-ILB Amari Burney.
-CB Jalen Kimber.
-CB Clarence Lewis.
-CB Jermari Harris.
-CB Davion Ross.
-S Julius Wood.
-S Joshuah Bledsoe.
Released:
-DE Joe Gaziano.…
KPRC 2 News NFL reporter Aaron Wilson announced that the Tennessee Titans have waived former Iowa cornerback Jermari Harris as part of their roster cutdown.
Harris played for the Hawkeye program for five years and was a full-time starter for three. During his five seasons, he accumulated 105 tackles and eight interceptions.
After going undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft, Harris signed a preferred free agent deal with Tennessee, but was waived ahead of the 2025-2026 season.
Harris now has the opportunity to be claimed on waivers by any of the 32 NFL organizations. If he is claimed, he must be added to the 53-man roster. If he is not claimed, he can join any team's practice squad with the opportunity to sign with any organization.