Green Bay Packers prepare for 2026 roster cuts ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 2:28 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Green Bay Packers are making final decisions on their roster as they aim to reach the 53-player limit by Sunday’s 5:00 p.m. CT deadline. General manager Brian Gutekunst and head coach Matt LaFleur are utilizing insights from training camp, a joint practice, and three preseason games to guide these cuts. While some players will be released, many are expected to return through the 16-player practice squad following the waiver period on Monday. The Packers Wire is tracking all cuts as they unfold over the coming days.
- •Packers must finalize 53-player roster by Sunday at 5:00 p.m. CT
- •Gutekunst and LaFleur rely on preseason evaluations for cuts
- •Many released players may return to a 16-player practice squad
- •Waiver period for player transactions expires on Monday
- •Packers Wire tracking all roster cuts leading to the deadline
- 2:28 PMYahoo Sports — Green Bay Packers roster cuts: Tracking path to 53 players to start 2026
"Tracking all the roster cuts made on the Green Bay Packers' path to an initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season.
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