Tar Heels in NFL: Antoine Green makes cut in Detroit after big game, seven Tar Heels waived

Posted Aug 30, 2023
NFL teams waived seven former UNC football players in the last week as rosters were trimmed to 53 players. Rookie receiver Antoine Green made the cut after an impressive final exhibition game for the Detroit Lions. Tar Heels getting cut were Jake Bargas, Myles Dorn, Tomon Fox, Kyler McMichael, Dazz Newsome, Andre Smith, and Raymond Vohasek. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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