KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It's roster cut-down day in the NFL.
The Kansas City Chiefs, and the rest of the NFL, reduced their roster to 53 players by 3 p.m. Central time Tuesday.
Several veteran players already are among those reportedly being released, including wide receiver Josh Gordon and defensive tackle Danny Shelton.
NFL Network Reporter Tom Pelissero announced the news of Gordon's release Tuesday morning on Twitter.
"Gordon has shown great character on the field and in the community since he got to Kansas City and the team is open to him returning," Pelissero said in the tweet. "But it’s a numbers game right now and he’s the odd man out."
Gordon thanked Chiefs Kingdom for the opportunity and said he's excited to see where his football journey takes him next later Tuesday morning.
Appreciate all the @Chiefs kingdom has done for me and my family this past year. Thanks for the opportunity and the many memories. 🙏🏾
— Flash (@JOSH_GORDONXII) August 30, 2022
Gordon emerged as a star early in his career. His 2013 season ranks 15th in NFL history for most yards in a single season (1,646 yards), but he repeatedly ran afoul of the NFL Personal Conduct Policy in subsequent years before resurrecting his career last season with the Chiefs.
Gordon has been suspended six times since he was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2012. He was suspended for the entire 2015-16 and 2019 seasons, but he turned things around in recent years.
ESPN NFL Reporter Adam Schefter announced news of Shelton's departure.
Shelton was a first-round pick by Cleveland in 2015 and spent three seasons with the team. He also spent time with New England, Detroit and the New York Giants before signing with the Chiefs during training camp.
Shelton is a wide-bodied defensive tackle, but he played predominantly with the third string during preseason games.
Another defensive tackle, Taylor Stallworth, also has been released, according to his agent.
Other roster cuts includes:
- S Zayne Anderson;
- CB DiCaprio Bootle;
- TE Matt Bushman (injury designation);
- OL Michael Caliendo;
- LB Jermaine Carter;
- LB Jack Cochrane;
- WR Corey Coleman;
- DT Matt Dickerson;
- RB Jerrion Ealy;
- WR Daurice Fountain;
- TE Jordan Franks;
- OL Vitaliy Gurman;
- S Nazeeh Johnson;
- DE Azur Kamara;
- S Devon Key;
- LB Elijah Lee;
- DE Kehinde Oginni;
- WR Cornell Powell;
- C Austin Reiter.
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