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Eagles are 23rd in NFL waiver wire order ahead of final cuts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 3:30 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Eagles are 23rd in NFL waiver wire order ahead of final cuts

Summary

NFL teams must finalize their rosters to 53 players by Sunday, August 30 at 6:00 PM Eastern. Following the cuts, from August 31 at 1:00 PM, teams can claim players from the waiver wire. The Philadelphia Eagles currently occupy the 23rd position in the claiming order. Last year, they successfully claimed center Willie Lampkin from the Los Angeles Rams. The waiver wire order, reflective of the 2026 NFL Draft order, allows teams like the Las Vegas Raiders the first opportunity to claim unpicked players.

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Status Watch

•Teams have until August 30 to trim rosters to 53 players.
•37 players from each team are expected to be waived or released.
•Eagles claimed center Willie Lampkin last season from the Rams.
•Waiver order resets after four games to reflect league standings.
•Raiders hold the top spot in waiver claims.

Latest Updates

3:30 PMYahoo Sports — NFL waiver wire explained and the Eagles’ position in the claiming order

What they're saying

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The preseason is almost over and NFL teams have until Sunday, August 30 at 6:00 PM Eastern to get their roster down to just 53 players. 37 players from each team will end up waived or released (if not traded or injury designated), and teams then have an opportunity to put a claim on any […]
— Yahoo Sports

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