Tuesday was the deadline for NFL teams to cut their rosters to 53 players ahead of the 2025 regular season, which begins on Sept. 4 when the Dallas Cowboys visit the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.
Below is the list of players with Hawai‘i ties on NFL rosters following Tuesday's cuts:
DeForest Buckner, defensive tackle, Indianapolis Colts (Punahou)
Ka‘imi Fairbairn, kicker, Houston Texans (Punahou)
Dillon Gabriel, quarterback, Cleveland Browns (Mililani)
Alohi Gilman, safety, Los Angeles Chargers (Kahuku)
Nick Herbig, linebacker, Pittsburgh Steelers (Saint Louis)
Andrei Iosivas, receiver, Cincinnati Bengals (Punahou)
Jonah Laulu, defensive lineman, Las Vegas Raiders (University of Hawai‘i)
Marist Liufau, linebacker, Dallas Cowboys (Punahou)
Marcus Mariota, quarterback, Washington Commanders (Saint Louis)
Tetairoa McMillan, receiver, Carolina Panthers (born in Hawai‘i)
Darius Muasau, linebacker, New York Giants (Mililani and University of Hawai‘i)
Rigoberto Sanchez, punter, Indianapolis Colts (University of Hawai‘i)
Jonah Savaiinaea, guard, Miami Dolphins (Saint Louis)
Isaac Seumalo, interior offensive line, Pittsburgh Steelers (born in Hawai‘i)
Tua Tagovailoa, quarterback, Miami Dolphins (Saint Louis)
Roman Wilson, receiver, Pittsburgh Steelers (Saint Louis)
Meanwhile, Hawai‘i alumnus and New England Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai was left off the initial 53-man roster after being put on injured reserve, though he is designated to return.
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Christian Shimabuku can be reached at christian@alohastatedaily.com.
