Detroit Lions finalize roster cuts ahead of practice squad decisions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

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.
- •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.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Detroit Lions practice squad, waiver wire tracker
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