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The Worst Cuts All 32 NFL Teams Have Ever Made

By Erik Lambert

SAN DIEGO, CA - NOVEMBER 30: Quarterback Trent Green #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a pass against the San Diego Chargers on November 30, 2003 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Chiefs won 28-24. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - NOVEMBER 30: Quarterback Trent Green #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a pass against the San Diego Chargers on November 30, 2003 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Chiefs won 28-24. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) /
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21 Sep 1997: Defensive lineman Maa Tanuvasa #98 of the Denver Broncos celebrates during the Broncos 38-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport
21 Sep 1997: Defensive lineman Maa Tanuvasa #98 of the Denver Broncos celebrates during the Broncos 38-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport /

Los Angeles Rams

51. . DT. Hawaii. Maa Tanuvasa . 18. player

To their credit, the Los Angeles Rams have historically done a good job of not letting high-quality players slip through their fingers. No future Pro Bowlers they drafted were prematurely cut. However, no team is immune to making such mistakes. The Rams didn’t know what they had in 8th round pick Maa Tanuvasa. Samoan players didn’t yet have the reputation they do today.

He was cut as a rookie in 1993. After a brief stint in Pittsburgh, the Denver Broncos came calling in 1995. Los Angeles then watched as they realized their mistake. Over the next four seasons, Tanuvasa collected 29 sacks with the Broncos defense, becoming a fixture in the middle during their two Super Bowl championship runs.

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