Colts begin roster cuts as deadline approaches for 53-man team
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 11:34 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Indianapolis Colts are in the process of finalizing their roster ahead of the NFL's 53-man cut deadline on Sunday, August 30, at 6 p.m. ET. General Manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen will consider evaluations from the preseason, joint practices, and earlier OTAs in making their decisions. As of now, no roster cuts have been reported, but the situation will continue to evolve as the deadline approaches.
- •Roster cuts must be completed by August 30 at 6 p.m. ET.
- •No Colts roster cuts have been reported yet.
- •The Colts will finalize their 53-man roster following preseason evaluations.
- •The initial waiver order for the Colts is 16th.
- 11:34 PMYahoo Sports — List of every Indianapolis Colts 2026 roster cut
- 3:28 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Colts unofficial final 53-man roster cut tracker
- 3:28 PMStampede Blue — 2026 Colts unofficial final 53-man roster cut tracker - Stampede Blue
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Indianapolis Colts roster cuts tracker: Follow all the moves here
- 1:11 AMYahoo Sports — Colts 2026 roster cuts tracker: Every move ahead of 53-man deadline
"The Indianapolis Colts will cut their roster from 90 players to 53 by 6 p.m. Sunday. Follow the moves here
"With the Colts' 53-man roster set, here is the list of every player that was released on Sunday.
"Stay up to date here with every Colts cut and move as they set their initial 53-man roster.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 11:34 PMList of every Indianapolis Colts 2026 roster cut
With the Colts' 53-man roster set, here is the list of every player that was released on Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 3:28 PM2026 Colts unofficial final 53-man roster cut tracker
With final 53-man roster cuts due, the Colts are already underway with waiving players.
- Stampede BlueAug 30, 2026, 3:28 PM2026 Colts unofficial final 53-man roster cut tracker - Stampede Blue
With final 53-man roster cuts due, the Colts are already underway with waiving players.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 3:01 PMIndianapolis Colts roster cuts tracker: Follow all the moves here
The Indianapolis Colts will cut their roster from 90 players to 53 by 6 p.m. Sunday. Follow the moves here
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 1:11 AMColts 2026 roster cuts tracker: Every move ahead of 53-man deadline
Stay up to date here with every Colts cut and move as they set their initial 53-man roster.
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