Cleveland Browns reach 53-man roster limit ahead of league deadline
15 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 1:23 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
The Cleveland Browns trimmed their roster to 53 players on August 30 to meet the NFL's mandated deadline. The team entered the day with 74 players and released or waived 21 individuals to reach the regular-season limit. Quarterbacks Taylen Green, Shedeur Sanders, and Deshaun Watson occupy the three spots at their position, while the team will carry ten offensive linemen and ten defensive backs. Dillon Gabriel was placed on injured reserve with a back issue, and tight end Joe Royer was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list, with both players designated for return. The franchise will now prepare for the next league phase, which involves processing waiver claims starting at 1 p.m. on August 31.
- •The Browns cut 21 players to reach the mandatory 53-man roster limit.
- •Three quarterbacks, four running backs, and six wide receivers made the active roster.
- •Dillon Gabriel and Joe Royer were placed on reserve lists with return designations.
- •The deadline for waiver claims across the league is set for 1 p.m. on August 31.
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