As NFL teams finalized their 53-man rosters for the 2024 season, several notable and surprising cuts were made. The Pittsburgh Steelers waived former Michigan State teammates Jacob Slade and Jacoby Windmon and retained more defensive linemen than expected, while the Atlanta Falcons cut defensive back Kevin King despite his preseason performance. The Kansas City Chiefs released wide receiver Kadarius Toney, and the New England Patriots let go of quarterback Bailey Zappe. Additionally, the Green Bay Packers traded for quarterback Malik Willis from the Tennessee Titans, and the Seattle Seahawks made unexpected cuts, including former second-round pick Dee Eskridge.