Two Oregon Ducks players were released by NFL teams in the preseason

It was a rough day for two former Oregon Ducks stars in the NFL on Monday. Quarterback Anthony Brown and safety Verone McKinley III were released by their respective teams after the third week of preseason training.

Brown, who was released by the Las Vegas Raiders a week ago and then signed by the Buffalo Bills, was informed after a preseason game that he was being released. In the Bills' loss to the Carolina Panthers over the weekend, Brown played well, completing 11 of 12 passes for 102 yards. Ultimately, however, the Bills appear to be more comfortable with Mitchell Trubisky and Ben DiNucci serving as Josh Allen's backup going forward.

McKinley suffered a similar fate with the Arizona Cardinals, being released after his third preseason game. He totaled three tackles in Arizona's game against the Denver Broncos over the weekend, giving him 11 tackles in the preseason, but the Cardinals ultimately decided to part ways with him.

We will see if either Pro Duck and Co. end up with another team for the final week of preseason, or if they will likely sign with a practice squad for the season.