Jets, Giants cut preseason standouts as Week 1 looms

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It is "Cut Day" in the NFL, as all 32 teams must trim down their rosters to 53 men before the 4 p.m. ET deadline Tuesday. Both the New York Giants and New York Jets made some surprising moves already. 

The Jets let quarterback Chris Streveler go despite putting on a show during the preseason. Gang Green went undefeated in their three games, and Streveler played a big role in that as he led three comeback victories to keep head coach Robert Saleh’s preseason record undefeated at 4-0-1.

Saleh called Streveler’s performance "one of the greatest preseasons in the history of football," yet they let him go. Joe Flacco remains the starter with Zach Wilson still nursing a meniscus injury, while Mike White becomes the backup with this move. 

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Quarterback Chris Streveler, #15 of the New York Jets, during training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on August 1, 2022 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Streveler connected on 72.7% of his passes for 278 yards and five touchdowns. He also had a 120.9 passer rating, and he even led the team in rushing this preseason. 

As for the Giants, they released the man that led the NFL in preseason catches, wide receiver Alex Bachman. He hauled in 19 catches, 11 of which came in one game against the Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium. He posted 122 yards that night with two touchdowns. 

Not only was he a fan favorite, Bachman seemed to make a strong case for a roster that lost Collin Johnson for the year with an Achilles tear, and veteran wideout Sterling Shepard likely is not starting the season with the team, as he is still taking