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Former Maryland football players face roster cuts across the NFL

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 10:40 AM

Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Former Maryland football players face roster cuts across the NFL

Summary

NFL teams finalized their active rosters following the league's cutdown deadline on August 31, 2026. While 15 former Maryland players secured initial spots on league rosters for the upcoming season, the process resulted in several notable departures. Multiple players who appeared to have realistic chances at making opening-day squads were released as teams trimmed their personnel to meet mandatory limits. These roster moves highlight the ongoing transition for former collegiate athletes navigating professional football's final evaluation period. The league enters the 2026 season with Maryland well represented, though the composition of those rosters remains subject to further adjustments as the year progresses.

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By the Numbers

•The NFL roster cutdown deadline passed on August 31, 2026.
•Fifteen former Maryland football players earned spots on initial NFL rosters.
•Several former Maryland players were released despite having chances to make teams.
•The league enters the 2026 season with ongoing representation from Maryland alumni.

Latest Updates

10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Terps in the NFL: Roster cuts
4:27 PM247Sports — NFL cutdown day was unkind to Maryland football alums - 247Sports

What they're saying

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The NFLs roster cutdown deadline has come and gone and Maryland football will once again be well represented across the league entering the 2026 seasonThere were also several notable cuts including a few former Terps who appeared to have legitimate chances to…
— 247Sportsby Jack Sheehan