From Marquez Valdez-Scantling to Diontae Johnson, NFL roster cuts create surprising fantasy football opportunities and waiver wire watchlist targets.

NFL teams had to trim their initial rosters to 53 on Tuesday afternoon. These are the players whose omissions prompted discussion.

The Cleveland Browns and Minnesota Vikings parted ways with four players apiece with Alabama football roots on Sunday. NFL teams have until 3 p.m. CDT Tuesday to reduce their 90-player preseason ...

Teams will then vie for players on the waiver wire and seek out free agents they think might give them a leg up heading into the season. Which means additional players will be cut when other players are added.