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NFL UPDATE: How players with Virginia connections stand on team depth charts — or are no longer on them — entering the regular season

<p>Trenton Cannon, a former Virginia State and Kecoughtan High star shown running the ball against the Eagles in a preseason game Aug. 30 in Philadelphia, has become the latest Peninsula District alum to make an NFL regular-season roster.</p>
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Trenton Cannon, a former Virginia State and Kecoughtan High star shown running the ball against the Eagles in a preseason game Aug. 30 in Philadelphia, has become the latest Peninsula District alum to make an NFL regular-season roster.  
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With jersey number, position(s) and connections. NFL teams had to reduce their rosters to 53 by Saturday, leading to many cuts over the weekend:

Arizona Cardinals:

41 S Antoine Bethea (Denbigh High, Howard): Starter at free safety.

7 QB Mike Glennon (Westfield High, N.C. State): Third-string.

93 DE Arthur Moats (Churchland High, James Madison): On injured reserve (hurt knee in third preseason game).

97 DT Owen Obasuyi (Hampton U.): Cut.

78 OL Vinston Painter (Maury High, Virginia Tech): Cut.

Atlanta Falcons:

6 QB Kurt Benkert (U.Va.): Practice squad.

68 T Austin Pasztor (U.Va.): Cut.

8 QB Matt Schaub (U.Va.): Second-string.

Baltimore Ravens:

26 CB Maurice Canady (Varina High, U.Va.): Second-string at left CB.

36 S Chuck Clark (King’s Fork High, Virginia Tech): Second-string free safety.

18 WR Andre Levrone (U.Va.): Cut.

96 DE Brent Urban (U.Va.): Starter.

7 QB Josh Woodrum (Cave Spring High, Liberty U.): Cut.

Buffalo Bills:

49 LB Tremaine Edmunds (Dan River High, Virginia Tech): Starter at middle LB.

31 S Dean Marlowe (James Madison): Practice squad.

5 WR Cam Phillips (Virginia Tech): Practice squad.

FB Sam Rogers (Hanover High, Virginia Tech): Cut.

75 G Wyatt Teller (Liberty High of Bealeton, Virginia Tech): Second-string left guard.

82 TE Logan Thomas (Brookville High, Virginia Tech): Second-string.

Carolina Panthers:

6 QB Taylor Heinicke (Old Dominion): Second-string.

Chicago Bears:

85 TE Daniel Brown (Isle of Wight Academy, James Madison): Fourth-string.

69 OL Rashaad Coward (Old Dominion): Second-string RT.

23 CB Kyle Fuller (Virginia Tech): First-string at right CB.

36 FS DeAndre Houston-Carson (Massaponax High, William and Mary): Third-string at one of two safety spots.

33 RB Taquan “Smoke” Mizzell (Bayside High, U.Va.): Practice squad.

Cincinnati Bengals:

93 DT Andrew Brown (Oscar Smith High, U.Va.): Practice squad.

79 DT Simeyon Robinson (First Colonial High, James Madison): Cut.

Cleveland Browns:

5 QB Tyrod Taylor (Hampton High, Virginia Tech): Starter.

71 G Earl Watford (James Madison): Second-string right guard.

Dallas Cowboys:

None noted

Denver Broncos:

8 QB Kevin Hogan (from McLean, Stanford): Third-string; picked up on waivers from Redskins after preseason finale.

47 DB Shamarko Thomas (Ocean Lakes High, Syracuse): Cut.

Detroit Lions:

93 DL Da’Shawn Hand (Woodbridge High, Alabama): Second-string right DE.

57 DE Cam Johnson (U.Va.): Cut.

64 OL John Montelus (U.Va.): Cut.

57 LB Eli Harold (Ocean Lakes High, U.Va.): Second-string OLB.

Green Bay Packers:

36 S Raven Greene (First Colonial High, James Madison): Third-string free safety.

70 OL Alex Light (Salem High Spartans, Richmond): Second-string left tackle.

Houston Texans:

None noted

Indianapolis Colts:

48 TE Mo Alie-Cox (Middleburg Academy, VCU, where he played basketball): Practice squad.

14 WR Zach Pascal (Old Dominion): Second-string at one of two WR spots.

46 LS Luke Rhodes (William and Mary): Starting long snapper.

Jacksonville Jaguars:

22 DB Don Carey III (Booker T. Washington High, Norfolk State): Released Aug. 28.

58 LB Deon King (South Lakes High, Norfolk State): Cut.

45 LB Andrew Motuapuaka (Salem High, Virginia Tech): Cut.

38 CB C.J. Reavis (Thomas Dale High, Virginia Tech, Marshall): Practice squad.

72 OT Josh Wells (Hanover High, James Madison): Second-string left tackle.

Kansas City Chiefs:

23 DB Kendall Fuller (Virginia Tech): Starter at right CB.

91 DL Derrick Nnadi (Ocean Lakes High, Florida State): Second-string NT.

Los Angeles Chargers:

62 OL Chris Durant (Oakton High, William and Mary): Cut.

36 CB Brandon Facyson (Virginia Tech): Fourth-string at right CB.

Los Angeles Rams:

59 LB Micah Kiser (U.Va.): Third-string at one of two inside linebacker spots.

Miami Dolphins:

35 CB/S Walt Aikens (Liberty U.): Third-string free safety.

50 DL Andre Branch (Varina High, Clemson): Third-string at left DE.

84 WR Isaiah Ford (Virginia Tech): Practice squad.

61 OL Connor Hilland (William and Mary): Practice squad.

72 OT Eric Smith (U.Va.): Cut.

Minnesota Vikings:

41 S Anthony Harris (L.C. Bird High, U.Va.): Second-string free safety.

92 DT Jalyn Holmes (Lake Taylor High, Ohio State): Second-string.

New England Patriots:

72 OL Luke Bowanko (Centreville High, U.Va.): Cut.

91 DL Deatrich Wise Jr. (Hampton Roads native, U. of Arkansas): Second-string left DE.

New Orleans Saints:

74 T Jermon Bushrod (King George High, Towson): Second-string left tackle.

33 RB Trey Edmunds (Dan River High, Virginia Tech, Maryland): Cut.

65 OT Michael Ola (Hampton U.): Cut.

78 OL Landon Turner (Harrisonburg High, North Carolina): Cut.

New York Giants:

61 OL Nick Becton (Virginia Tech): Injured reserve.

62 DT Tyrell Chavis (Varina High, Penn State): Cut.

17 QB Kyle Lauletta (Richmond): Second-string.

37 CB B.W. Webb (Warwick High, William and Mary): Second-string right CB.

72 DE Kerry Wynn (Richmond): Second-string left DE.

New York Jets:

40 RB Trenton Cannon (Kecoughtan High, Virginia State): Third-string RB, second-string punt returner, second-string kick returner.

7 WR Tre McBride (William and Mary): Cut.

82 WR Lucky Whitehead (Osbourn High, Florida Atlantic): Waived from injured reserve.

Oakland Raiders:

60 OL Oday Aboushi (U.Va.): Cut.

3 QB EJ Manuel (Bayside High, Florida State): Cut.

Philadelphia Eagles:

74 DT Winston Craig (Richmond): Practice squad.

19 WR Rashard Davis (Charlottesville High, James Madison): Practice squad.

56 DE Chris Long (St. Anne’s-Belfield, U.Va.): Second-string left DE.

45 LS Rick Lovato (Old Dominion): Starting long snapper.

23 S Rodney McLeod (U.Va.): Starting at one of two safety spots.

50 LB LaRoy Reynolds (Maury High, U.Va.): Starting weak-side LB.

75 DE Josh Sweat (Oscar Smith High, Florida State): Third-string left DE.

Pittsburgh Steelers:

34 S Terrell Edmunds (Dan River High, Virginia Tech): Second-string strong safety.

11 WR Justin Hunter (Ocean Lakes High, Tennessee): Second-string on left side.

82 TE Bucky Hodges (Salem High, Virginia Tech): Practice squad.

San Francisco 49ers:

38 DB Antone Exum Jr. (Deep Run High, Virginia Tech): Third-string left CB

Seattle Seahawks:

76 T Duane Brown (Hermitage High, Virginia Tech): Starter at left tackle.

22 RB C.J. Prosise (Woodberry Forest, Notre Dame): Fourth-string RB.

24 CB Mike Tyson (Lake Taylor High, Cincinnati): Cut.

3 QB Russell Wilson (Collegiate School of Richmond, N.C. State, Wisconsin): Starter.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers:

73 T Jerry Ugokwe (William and Mary): Cut.

Tennessee Titans:

56 LB Sharif Finch (Henrico High, Temple): Third-string left outside linebacker.

15 WR Darius Jennings (U.Va.): Third-string on right side.

67 G Quinton Spain (Petersburg High, West Virginia): Starter at left guard.

61 G Aaron Stinnie (St. Anne’s-Belfield, James Madison): Second-string left guard.

Washington Redskins:

34 CB Adonis Alexander (Virginia Tech): Second-string right CB.

93 DL Jonathan Allen (Stone Bridge High, Alabama): Starter at DE.

41 S Quin Blanding (Bayside High, U.Va.): Cut.

46 TE Garrett Hudson (Richmond): Cut.

76 T Morgan Moses (Meadowbrook High, U.Va.): Starter at right tackle.

97 DL Tim Settle (Stonewall Jackson High of Manassas, Virginia Tech): Second-string NT.

25 CB Greg Stroman (Stonewall Jackson of Manassas, Virginia Tech): Third-string right CB, starting kick returner.