The NFL's roster cutdown proce s is a nerve-racking time for players on the roster bubble. The final roster reduction to a maximum of 53 players must occur by 4 p.m. ET on Sat., Sept. 3. More NFL Cuts can mean the end of careers for some veteran players, especially older ones, as most NFL players don't get to end their careers on their own terms. Older players can be in jeopardy during the final cutdown because versatility and salary become important factors in roster decisions. Players making up the back end of a roster are required to play special teams. Older players are at a disadvantage for these roster spots because they usually haven't been special teams contributors since early in their careers before they became starters. Backup older players don't have much utility unle s they are making a significant contribution to the offense or defense (i.e.; pa s rushing specialist, nickel defensive back, third-down receiver, etc.). Teams will attempt to trade players that could generate interest from other teams because of a pre sing need before they Blake Bell Jersey are released. Since other teams know these players are likely to be available shortly without requiring anything in return, the trade efforts usually aren't succe sful. But it's always worth a shot. The surprisingly were able to get a 2016 sixth-round pick from the for high-priced 2013 free-agent signee at the final cutdown last year after he lost his left guard spot to . Levitre took a slight pay Daniel Sorensen Jersey cut in the proce s. Only the current year's proration of the salary components that are treated like signing bonus count toward the salary cap when players are released or traded after June 1. The bonus proration in future contract years is delayed until the following season, which is 2017 for any player released during cutdowns. A salary cap charge for a player that is no longer on a team's roster is commonly referred to as dead money. Here's a look at nine veteran players that may not survive Saturday's final roster reduction and the salary cap implications if they are released. SF QB #7 2016 Salary Cap Number: $15,890,753 2016 Compensation: $14.3 Million ($11.9 Million Base Salary Guarantee) 2016 Dead Money: $14,765,753 2017 Dead Money: $4,931,506 2016 Salary Cap Savings: $1.125 Million (from per game 46-man active roster bonuses) It's really a matter of when, not if, the part ways with Kaepernick. His long-awaited preseason debut against the on Friday night, which was delayed because of a "dead arm" that kept him out of several practices and prior preseason game action, didn't help him gain any ground against in the competition for the 49ers' starting quarterback job. Kaepernick's refusal to stand for the national anthem before the game to protest racial injustice overshadowed his lackluster play. His controversial stance has a created a distraction for the 49ers, which is unlikely to go away as long as he continues his protest. Kaepernick may not be able to afford another bad outing in Thursday's night preseason finale against the despite his fully guaranteed $11.9 million base salary. His guarantee makes him practically untradeable. The acrimonious relationship between Kaepernick and the 49ers, particularly with general manager Trent Rashad Fenton Jersey Baalke, hasn't seemed to improve since pre-NFL Draft trade talks with the stalled over the quarterback's unwillingne s to take a pay cut. Head coach Chip Kelly traded or released key contributors with strong personalities during his almost three seasons with the but doesn't quite have the same type of power in San Francisco. With over $45 million in 2016 salary cap room, San Francisco can take the hit now with Kaepernick's guarantee even though there aren't much savings in releasing him. The 49ers would pick up almost $14.5 million of cap room in 2017 by not having Kaepernick"s $19,365,753 cap number on the books next year. WAS QB #6 2016 Salary Cap Number: $4.5 Million ($1 Million Base Salary Guarantee)2016 Compensation: $4.5 Million2016 Dead Money: $1 Million 2016 Salary Cap Savings: $3.5 MillionSanchez couldn't take advantage of the golden opportunity he was given. He was quickly obtained from the Eagles for a conditional 2017 seventh-round pick after signed with the . Sanchez was the offseason favorite to be 's succe sor but the inability to avoid turnovers, which has plagued him throughout his NFL career, contributed to losing a quarterback competition with . He has fallen to third on the depth chart behind two players that haven't thrown an NFL regular season pa s in Siemian and , the Broncos' top pick in the 2016 draft. The Broncos are shopping Sanchez but are unlikely to find any takers since Armani Watts Jersey he should be a lot cheaper as a street free agent. A significant pay cut may be only way he remains in Denver. If released, Denver wouldn't have to give up the draft pick to Philadelphia. It would be interesting to see whether Sanchez's college coach at Southern California, Pete Carroll, would give him a chance to back up with the if he's released. Sanchez's availability could potentially impact Kaepernick in San Francisco since he knows Chip Kelly's offense from his two years in Philadelphia. NYJ CB #27 2016 Salary Cap Number: $4,032,6272016 Compensation: $2,131,514 (fully guaranteed)2016 Dead Money: $4,032,627 2016 Salary Cap Savings: NoneThe declined to pick up the $11.913 million fifth-year option in 2017 for the ninth overall pick in the 2013 draft during the spring. Milliner has been a disappointment partially because of injuries. General manager Mike Maccagnan and head coach Todd Bowles don't have a vested interest in Milliner since he was drafted by former general manager John Idzik. At best, Milliner is fourth on the depth chart at cornerback. , this year's fourth-round pick, saw action before him in the last preseason game. Milliner already received $1,456,514 of his fully guaranteed salary as a fifth day of training camp roster bonus. GB G #73 2016 Salary Cap Number: $680,0002016 Compensation: $1.065 Million2016 Dead Money: $80,000 2016 Salary Cap Savings: $600,000In hindsight, Evans may have been better off taking the pay cut from the he rejected, since his former team is having problems with the interior of the offensive line. The six-time Pro Bowl guard didn't sign with the Seahawks on a minimum salary benefit contract until a week into training camp. A player receives his league minimum base salary ($985,000 in Evans' case) and a maximum of $80,000 as Khalen Saunders Jersey a signing bonus with a minimum salary benefit deal. Evans' base salary counts on the cap at the $600,000 min