Newton, Peterson, Bell, and Gurley Among Unsigned Big Names

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) is shown during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J., on Aug. 29, 2021. Noah K. Murray/AP Photo

NEW YORK—They were once at the top of the NFL—league MVPs, All-Pros, Pro Bowlers, and faces of franchises.

With the regular season about to kick off, they’re now at the front of the unemployment line.