Mizzou in the NFL: Which Former Tigers Make it Through Cutdowns?

Live tracker on which former Missouri players make it onto the initial rosters for NFL teams.

Miami Dolphins WR Theo Wease Jr. (81) runs a route, during joint practice with the Detroit Lions at the Lions headquarters and training facility in Allen Park, Thursday, Aug. 14 2025 | Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Tuesday is decision day for all 32 NFL teams, with the league having to cut down from a 90-man preseason roster to a 53-man roster for the regular season. Teams can also roster up to 16 players on their practice squad.

The deadline for teams to cut down from 90 to 53 players is 3 p.m. CT. Cuts will be made throughout the day.

25 former Missouri Tigers were on rosters during the preseason, with players such as wide receiver Theo Wease Jr. and quarterback Brady Cook putting together strong performances to make their case for a spot on the roster.

In the NFL draft in April, three Missouri players were selected and five others signed with teams as undrafted free agents.. The New York Jets selected offensive tackle Armand Membou with the No. 7 overall pick. In Round 2, the Chicago Bears selected wide receiver Luther Burden III with the No. 39 pick. Finally, the New England Patriots selected offensive tackle Marcus Bryant in Round 7.

READ: Mizzou in the NFL: Former Tigers in 2025 Preseason

For the undrafted free agents and other veterans, it will be more of an uphill battle. But the practice squad gives players the ability to stay within the organization and possibly be called up to the roster throughout the season.

Follow the tracker below for updates throughout the day on which former Tigers earn themselves a spot on a roster or practice squad.

Tuesday, Aug. 26

• Wide receiver Theo Wease Jr. has been released by the Miami Dolphins, per Adam Schefter. Wease signed with the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent shortly after the 2025 NFL Draft.

• Offensive tackle Javon Foster has been released by the Jacksonville Jaguars, per Jeremy Fowler. Foster was selected by the Jaguars with the No. 114 pick in the 2024 draft. He appeared on 12 snaps last season, all of which came on special teams.

• Running back Cody Schrader was waived by the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday afternoon, per Gary Klein. Schrader spent last season with the Rams' practice squad.

• Defensive tackle Kristian Williams was waived by the Denver Broncos, per Luca Evans. Williams was picked up as an undrafted free agent this past offseason.

• The Indianapolis Colts have sent linebacker Jaylon Carlies to injured reserve with a designation to return, per James Boyd. Carlies recorded 36 tackles and a sack last year for the Colts.

• Offensive lineman Trystan Colon has been released by the Detroit Lions, per Armando Salguero. Colon was signed as an undrafted free agent after the 2020 NFL draft by the Baltimore Ravens.

• Per the New York Jets, quarterback Brady Cook was wavied by the team. He was picked up as an undrafted free agent after the 2025 NFL drafted and posted multiple strong preseason performances before the team's decision.

Monday, Aug. 25

• Defensive back Joshuah Bledsoe was waived by the Tennessee Titans, per Aaron Wilson of KPCR2. He signed with the Titans on Aug. 5 after being released by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

• Running back Nate Noel was released by the Indianapolis Colts, per Joel A. Erickson of the IndyStar. He first signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent.

Sunday, Aug. 24

• The New York Jets released quarterback Adrian Martinez, clearing a path for former Missouri quarterback Brady Cook to make the roster, or at least the practice squad.