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Browns make first roster cuts to reach 53-man limit ahead of season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 7:36 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Summary

The Cleveland Browns began trimming their roster on August 28, waiving 12 players and terminating the contracts of four others. The team has until 6 p.m. on August 30 to finalize its initial 53-man roster. These moves follow the Browns' recent preseason finale, a 37-13 victory over the New England Patriots, where many of the released players participated extensively.

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  • •Browns waived 12 players and terminated 4 contracts on August 28.
  • •Roster cuts come after a 37-13 preseason win over the Patriots.
  • •Final 53-man roster must be submitted by August 30.
  • •Players cut include CB Tre Avery and TE Drew Biber.
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  • 7:36 PMYahoo Sports — Who were among Browns' 1st roster cuts to get to initial 53-man limit?
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The Browns have begun the process to get to the initial 53-man roster limit. They either waived or terminated the contract of 16 on Aug. 28.

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