Former Iowa and Iowa State players secure 50 spots on NFL rosters
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 1:02 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
NFL teams finalized their 53-man rosters on August 30, confirming 50 players from Iowa and Iowa State programs for the upcoming season. The group includes 34 former Hawkeyes and 16 former Cyclones distributed across the league. Some players remain on injured reserve, while others who were cut from initial rosters may still join practice squads or sign with new teams through waivers. The NFL regular season begins September 9 with a rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. Following the opener, a full schedule of games will take place across the weekend.
- •NFL teams finalized 53-man rosters on August 30.
- •The list includes 34 players from Iowa and 16 from Iowa State.
- •The regular season opens September 9 in Seattle.
- •Cut players remain eligible for practice squad assignments or waivers.
- 1:02 PMYahoo Sports — Here are the 50 Iowa, ISU alums on NFL rosters for the 2026-27 season
"All 32 NFL teams finalized their 53-man rosters on Aug. 30. Here are the former Iowa and Iowa State players on NFL rosters for the 2026-27 season.
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