Cut Day: Fantasy Impact of NFL Cuts

We covered Matt Leinart and T.J. Houshmandzadeh here. Below, we'll tackle the rest of the league.

Baltimore: K Shayne Graham, QB Troy Smith cut. Baltimore decided to roll with Billy Cundiff, a choice that could come back to haunt them. Graham is still a top-15 kicker in this league, and is worthy of adding in fantasy should he sign with a domed or warm weather team. Smith goes from being a potential starter in this league to the chopping block. He'll be looking to latch on with a team needing a long-term QB.

Buffalo: WR James Hardy, RB Joique Bell cut. Hardy has proven himself a complete bust since being taken 41st overall in 2008. The Bills will feature Steve Johnson as the No. 2 WR, Roscoe Parrish as the No. 3, and David Nelson as the No. 4. None have fantasy relevance in standard leagues. Bell had a superb preseason, and he could still have a future in this league. I'd love to see Cleveland snatch him up.

Cincinnati: WR Matt Jones, WR Dez Briscoe, PK Dave Rayner cut. Jones looked decent in the Bengals' first preseason game, but he found himself on the bench and ultimately out of a job. Briscoe was a sixth round pick with upside, and he should have no trouble finding a home. Jordan Shipley is locked in as Cincinnati's No. 3 WR. Rayner's release means the Bengals are going with Mike Nugent at kicker, but he's not a top 12 option in fantasy leagues.

Houston: K Kris Brown, RB Jeremiah Johnson cut; RB Derrick Ward signed. Brown was the first kicker the Texans ever knew, but the writing was on the wall when the team signed Neil Rackers this offseason. Rackers is more than worthy of being picked up in all fantasy leagues. Johnson is currently injured but could still find himself with long-term potential in Houston, especially if new No. 3 RB Derrick Ward doesn't shine.

Indianapolis: QB Tom Bradstater cut. Despite a great performance in the last preseason game, Brandstater finds himself cut. He showed enough that he won't be out of a job for long. The Colts are also going with just four receivers after cutting several people at the position, and all four remaining guys have fantasy value.

Jacksonville: WR Troy Williamson cut. The former top-ten pick couldn't beat out Tiquan Underwood for this fifth receiver spot, so he was sent packing. Without a defined pecking order behind Mike Sims-Walker -- starter Mike Thomas was only decent in his first year -- Underwood or any of the Jaguars receivers could see significant fantasy value if they prove worthy of playing time.

Miami: QB Pat White, WR Patrick Turner, TE David Martin cut. White proved incapable of being an NFL QB, and rather than transition him to WR, the Dolphins decided to make a clean break, admitting the mistake of drafting White with the 44th overall pick last season. Turner was another wasted early pick, and Martin is obviously unworthy of a fantasy selection after his release.

Minnesota: WR Javon Walker, RB Ian Johnson cut. Walker was brought in to potentially take Sidney Rice's spot while he is sidelined, but Walker did nothing to warrant inclusion on the final 53-man roster. Instead, Greg Camarillo is locked in as the team's No. 3 receiver, with Greg Lewis filling the No. 4 role. Johnson couldn't beat out Albert Young for a roster spot. Young would split carries with Toby Gerhart if Adrian Peterson were out.

New York Giants: QB Sage Rosenfels acquired; QB Rhett Bomar, WR Derek Hagan cut. The Giants made a very smart pickup by trading for Rosenfels, who is a quality No. 2 QB in the league. Dynasty league owners that have Eli Manning will want to add Rosenfels for insurance, as he would post good fantasy numbers if pressed into duty. His addition led to Bomar's departure. Victor Cruz flashed enough talent to win the Giants' No. 4 WR job, leaving Hagan to be cut.

Philadelphia: RB J.J. Arrington, Kelley Washington cut. Arrington came to Philadelphia via trade but couldn't make enough of an impact to earn a job. Washington's release means the Eagles will use Riley Cooper and Hank Baskett behind their top three receivers.

San Diego: WR Patrick Crayton acquired; RB Shawnbrey McNeal, QB Jonathan Crompton cut. With Vincent Jackson nowhere to be found, the Chargers added Crayton to be the team's No. 4 WR and back up Legedu Naanee. He should have nice fantasy value if Naanee were to suffer injury or play terribly. Kevin Ogletree gets Crayton's spot in Dallas. McNeal will hopefully stick around on the practice squad, as he could wind up being a nice complement to Ryan Mathews for years. Crompton had a lot of buzz coming into the draft, and it's surprising the team didn't keep him as a No. 3 QB.

Tampa Bay: RB Derrick Ward, WR Michael Clayton cut. Ward ended up being a free-agent bust after being completely outclassed and outplayed by Kareem Huggins this preseason. Clayton was a starter by default in the past, but the team's upgrade at talent made him expendable. Sammie Stroughter and Mike Williams are expected to start at WR, and both are nice sleepers for a team expected to pass a great deal this season. Arrelious Benn may be no more than the No. 4 or No. 5 WR this year, leaving him drop-worthy in most leagues.

Tennessee: RB LeGarrette Blount, RB Samkon Gado, QB Chris Simms cut. LeGarrette Blount appeared to win the No. 3 RB job in Tennessee, with Gado being released, but Blount was later cut as well, leaving Tennessee with just two running backs on roster. The Titans will likely try and sign Blount to the practice squad. Javon Ringer is still a must-handcuff to starter Chris Johnson. Simms faced trouble this offseason and couldn't survive as the team's No. 3 QB. Kerry Collins will back up Vince Young.

Washington: RB Willie Parker, RB Ryan Torain cut. The Redskins chose Larry Johnson as Clinton Portis' primary backup and Keiland Williams as the No. 3. Williams is an intriguing deep league fantasy option, as the two players ahead of him on the depth chart aren't the picture of health. A Mike Shanahan fave, Torain's time with Washington may not be over.