December 12, 2010; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush (25) is tackled high by St. Louis Rams safety Oshiomogho Atogwe (21) during the second quarter at the Louisiana Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook - US PRESSWIRE

The day is finally here, Aug. 31 marks the the NFL deadline for the 53-man roster cuts, which means a ton of players will be finding themselves unemployed, at least temporarily. Some players have worked their way onto a roster through their play during the preseason. Other could not make the cut, but will shortly end up on another team in another city fighting for a spot or playing time. For others it will mean signing to a practice squad, making good money but never seeing the field on Sunday. To others, both young and old, it means the end of the road, their last moments in the NFL. Here is the most up-to-date news from the Rams and around the league.

So far, the Rams have release an addition 13 players, most of which are not surprising:

C Tim Barnes, CB Kendric Burney, QB Tom Brandstater, DE Mason Brodine, OLB Sammy Brown, DE Vernon Gholston, FB Ben Guidugli,  C Bob Hebert, WR Nick Johnson, OT Joe Long, FB Ovie Mughelli, TE DeAngelo Peterson, RB Chase Reynolds

Of the names listed, most are fringe players that saw limited time during the preseason and practice. The most notable of the names may be tight end DeAngelo Peterson, who had been impressive all camp after being brought in as an UDFA. With the healthy return of Michael Hoomanawanui, there was not simply not enough spots for Peterson on the roster. Mughelli was a big name player brought in during the offseason from waivers, but was outplayed by Brit Miller as the first team blocker for Steven Jackson. Some had hoped that Joe Long was be able to replicate the production of his brother, Pro Bowl OT Jake Long of the the Miami Dolphins. Long was another fringe man brought in as an UDFA, but with the competition at the right tackle spot, did not see a lot of reps. Reynolds and Guidugli both got some good playing time last night, with Reynolds having an impressive showing working with the twos and threes. It may also be notable the Brandstater was released, mean that Austin Davis may have played his way into the #3 spot on the depth chart behind Bradford and Clemens.

There were a number of other big names around the league that got the ax today. Included in those names was ex-Ram WR Mardy Gilyard, who was picked up in the offseason by the Philadelphia Eagles after being released by the St. Louis Rams. Sticking with the Eagles, they also cut ex-Ram S O.J. Atogwe, who was controversially released by the  Rams a season ago, leaving a gaping hole in a pitiful secondary, which would later be filled by ex-Eagle, Quintin Mikell. Other names from the around the league…

Cleveland Browns, TE Evan Moore

Cleveland Browns, QB Seneca Wallace

Washington Redskins, RB Tim Hightower

New England Patriots, WR Deion Branch

Philadelphia Eagles, TE Brett Bracket

Philadelphia Eagles, WR Marvin McMutt

New York Giants, RB Danny Ware

Here are a couple of responses to the cuts via Twitter,

What’s up everyone rams released me today. I had a great time in st louis but evidently its not in gods plan for me.

— Ovie Mughelli (@oviemughelli34) August 31, 2012

Truly thankful for all the support from everybody. I Love You guys #LovePeaceandHappiness

— Deion Branch #84 (@deionbranch84) August 31, 2012

5 great years and 2 SB rings its been fun #NYG. Time is done here -

— Danny Ware (@DannyWare28) August 31, 2012

@tim_hightower That Drive you have can not be replaced bro

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) August 31, 2012

St. Louis Rams-Donnie Avery, Laurent Robinson, Mardy Gilyard

My Take: The Rams receiving corps is not good. I have never been a big fan of Avery, although I think he could take a step forward this season if he really did bulk up and add some strength. Robinson looked good at the start of last season, but an injury stopped his momentum. Once again, I think there is some potential here, but I want I want him to prove it over a full season. As far as Gilyard goes, we have to wait and see on the rookie. I liked what he did in college, and he could add a playmaking dimension to this team, but I can’t even consider putting a rookie on the All-Star squad.

Arizona Cardinals-Larry Fitzgerald, Steve Breaston, Early Doucet

My Take: I think this is easily the best group in our division, and Fitz is one of the top guys in the league. I love Breaston, but it remains to be seen if he can step up as a 2 after the departure of Anquan Boldin. The talent is there, and I think he has a chance to be a very nice NFL receiver. Doucet could be one of the top sleepers in the league this season for you fantasy buffs, as he did some nice things last season. If Breaston steps up, I really like what Doucet could do in 2010.

Seattle Seahawks-TJ Houshmandzadeh, Deion Branch, Deon Butler

My Take: This group isn’t as bad as the Rams, but it’s close. Whosyomamma has been a bit of a disappointment since he moved to Seattle, and he isn’t getting any younger. Branch falls into pretty much the same group, as he is over-the-hill and not an All-Star option anymore. Butler is one of the more intriguing guys on this list, but he hasn’t done nearly enough to warrant consideration. Housh could make this team only because of the lack of quality, but he isn’t the player he was in Cincy.

San Fran 49ers-Michael Crabtree, Ted Ginn Jr, Jason Hill/Josh Morgan

My Take: Chalk me up as a big fan of Crabtree. The man is a beast, and I think he could develop into one of the top players in this division. I love the ability, and as he matures he should be able to put it all together. Ginn Jr. has the athletic ability, but he hasn’t proven himself to be the legit NFL wideout some people in Miami thought he could be. Maybe a new home is what he needs, but based on what he has done, he isn’t going to make this team. Hill and Morgan are both guys who could turn into solid players, but they aren’t on an All-Star level at this point.

My Picks: We get to pick three guys here, and my top 2 are Fitz and Crabtree. Fitz is a lock, and I’ve seen enough from Crabtree to give him a spot on this team. As for the final spot, it is really up in the air. Avery gets some consideration, and I would put him in a group with Housh and Breaston as the next tier. I have some questions about how Breaston will transition to his new role this season, but I think he is my pick. Avery and Housh are close, but the nod goes to Stevie. Let me know what you think in the comments section. This would have been much easier if Boldin were still in the division.