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Detroit Lions finalize roster cuts ahead of practice squad decisions

5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 6:04 AM

Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Detroit Lions finalize roster cuts ahead of practice squad decisions

Summary

The Detroit Lions are set to finalize their roster cuts to reduce their team from 91 to 53 players by 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Following this deadline, the team will enter the waiver wire process before establishing their practice squad. The Lions will track any new additions to their active roster, as well as developments regarding players who were recently cut but may join other teams or return. Details on the practice squad signings and any players acquired through waivers will follow as decisions are made.

Source Links

Prideofdetroit.com Yahoo Sports

Status Watch

•Lions must cut roster to 53 players by 6 p.m. ET today.
•Post-cuts, the team will enter the waiver wire process.
•Practice squad signings will be announced after the cut deadline.
•No players have been reported claimed or signed yet.

Latest Updates

6:04 AMPrideofdetroit.com — No Detroit Lions players were claimed on waivers - prideofdetroit.com
6:22 PMYahoo Sports — No waiver claims for Detroit Lions, attention turns to practice squad
2:00 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Detroit Lions practice squad, waiver wire tracker
2:00 PMPrideofdetroit.com — 2026 Detroit Lions practice squad, waiver wire tracker - Pride Of Detroit

What they're saying

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The Detroit Lions were not awarded anyone on waivers, and all of their waived players cleared and are now free agents.
— Prideofdetroit.comby Jeremy Reisman