10 NFL players whose replacements may have just been drafted

The selection of Joe Burrow in the NFL draft has already led to the release of Andy Dalton, who quarterbacked the Cincinnati Bengals for nine seasons.

The Red Rifle is one of several notable veterans who may have seen their replacement drafted in late April. Here are 10 others who could soon be told to pack their bags:

Nate Solder

Solder has been a massive disappointment for the Giants, and he's now expendable following the arrival of fourth overall pick Andrew Thomas. Unless New York plans to put one of them at right tackle, Solder has probably played his last game in the Big Apple.

The Giants can cut him with a post-June 1 designation, spreading his lofty cap hit over two seasons.

Yannick Ngakoue

It seems like only a matter of time before the Jaguars trade Ngakoue, who has been lobbying for a fresh start elsewhere. There's little reason for Jacksonville to drag out his exit now after using first-round picks on edge defenders in back-to-back drafts, taking Josh Allen in 2019 and K'Lavon Chaisson in 2020.

Adrian Peterson The Washington Post / The Washington Post / Getty

While still moderately effective, Peterson isn't a game-changing running back anymore. At this point, his presence on the Redskins' depth chart stunts the growth of younger rushers like Antonio Gibson, who was drafted in the third round, as well as Derrius Guice and Bryce Love. Washington also signed Peyton Barber in free agency, leaving the Redskins with a crowded backfield.

Larry Warford

The Saints re-signed left guard Andrus Peat to a five-year deal in free agency, and they're expected to slot first-round pick Cesar Ruiz in at right guard, a position Warford occupied for the last three seasons. With only $750,000 of his $7.65-million salary guaranteed for 2020, Warford appears to be on the way out of New Orleans.

Alshon Jeffery

In an attempt to rejuvenate a lifeless receiving core, the Eagles drafted Jalen Reagor in the first round and John Hightower in the fifth round, and they acquired Marquise Goodwin in a trade. Guaranteeing Jeffery's salary a year earlier than necessary was a mistake, but the Eagles may still be able to trade him. Rumors of mutual discontent between Jeffery and the team have been flying for much of the last year.

K.J. Wright Steven Ryan / Getty Images Sport / Getty

With his play slipping and injuries mounting - Wright underwent shoulder surgery after the 2019 season and a timeline for his return is unknown - the Seahawks may be ready to move on from the linebacker. First-round pick Jordyn Brooks is best suited to be a weak-side linebacker, meaning Wright could be forced to move to the strong side if Seattle brings him back for the final year of his contract.

Malik Hooker

The Colts reportedly shopped Hooker throughout the draft, but they didn't move him. Indianapolis may be ready to give up on the oft-injured safety now that Julian Blackmon, a third-round pick from Utah, is in the fold. The Colts are expected to decline the fifth-year option on Hooker's rookie contract, and both parties may be ready to start anew.

Josh Rosen

Ryan Fitzpatrick figures to serve as the veteran mentor for Tua Tagovailoa, leaving Rosen buried on the depth chart and without a role. While it's conceivable injuries could force the Dolphins to use a third quarterback in 2020, they're not likely to stash Rosen - a former top-10 pick who desperately wants to establish himself in the league - at the bottom of their roster.

Haason Reddick Christian Petersen / Getty Images Sport / Getty

Reddick hasn't lived up to expectations since joining the Cardinals, who can replace the 2017 13th overall pick with another early selection in Isaiah Simmons. With Jordan Hicks and De'Vondre Campbell occupying the other linebacker spots, the Temple product could be cut loose.

Stephen Hauschka

Teams don't draft kickers unless the plan is to replace the one already on the roster. Unfortunately for Hauschka - who's set to put a $3-million dent in the salary cap in 2020 - the Bills took Tyler Bass in the sixth round. The kicking job in Buffalo will be the rookie's to lose in training camp.

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