Former Cougars face NFL cutdown day with roster hopes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 3:00 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Several former BYU players, including Chase Roberts, Mory Bamba, and Zach Wilson, are preparing for NFL cutdown day on August 28, 2026. The day requires teams to finalize their rosters to 53 players, putting pressure on those hoping to secure a spot. As cutdown day approaches, the uncertainty and anxiety among players are palpable, with many sharing their experiences and fears of receiving 'the call.' The situation highlights the rigorous competition and the hard work that has led these athletes to this critical point in their careers.
- •Cutdown day for NFL rosters is on August 28, 2026.
- •Former BYU players are nervous about potential releases.
- •Chase Roberts and others are relying on their preseason performances.
- •Pressure mounts as players hope to avoid the 'Grim Reaper' call.
- •Zach Wilson seeks a new opportunity with the New Orleans Saints.
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Former Cougars hope to avoid ‘Grim Reaper’ on NFL cutdown day
"Chase Roberts, Mory Bamba, Isaiah Jatta, Carson Ryan, Kedon Slovis, Zach Wilson, Tyler Batty and a handful of other former Cougars hope to avoid getting that call on Sunday.
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