Former Nebraska wide receiver Brandon Reilly and defensive back Nate Gerry were cut from their respective NFL teams, according to early reports.
Former #Huskers star Nate Gerry cut by Eagles. GM Howie Roseman says was one of team's toughest decisions. Chance he'll be on practice squad https://t.co/SBJBSMxEli
— Phil Bergman (@PhilBergmanTV) September 2, 2017
Gerry was picked up in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Philedalphia Eagles, but did not make the final 53-man roster.
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Reilly was fighting to make the roster on the Buffalo Bills after going undrafted. Both Reilly and Gerry are expected to make their team's practice squads.
Nothing's gonna keep me down..I can guarantee you that
— B. Reilly (@brandonreilly87) September 2, 2017
Former Huskers running back Terrell Newby was cut from the Vikings roster, while tight end Sam Cotton was cut from the Patriots.
NFL teams have cut Terrell Newby (Vikings), Sam Cotton (Pats) and Brandon Reilly (Bills). I doubt Reilly is without a team for long.
— Sam McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) September 2, 2017
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