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Green Bay Packers reduce roster to 53 players for 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 11:25 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Green Bay Packers reduce roster to 53 players for 2026 season

Summary

The Green Bay Packers finalized their 53-man roster on Sunday evening following NFL-mandated reductions. The team kept six wide receivers and seven defensive linemen as part of the initial active squad. Running back Josh Jacobs was placed on the Commissioner's Exempt List, while Micah Parsons was designated to the physically unable to perform list and will miss at least four games. The roster composition currently features 44 draft picks and nine former college free agents. The club now shifts its focus to building a practice squad, with the waiver process set to conclude at noon on Monday.

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•The Packers trimmed the roster to 53 players on Sunday.
•Micah Parsons will miss at least four games on the PUP list.
•Josh Jacobs was moved to the Commissioner's Exempt List.
•The team retained 44 draft picks and nine college free agents.
•Practice squad formation begins after waivers clear at noon Monday.

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11:25 PMYahoo Sports — Packers 2026 roster: Green Bay keeps six receivers, seven defensive linemen

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GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – After a day of trades amongst several NFL teams, the Packers have reduced their roster to 53 players during NFL mandated reductions on Sunday evening. Green Bay can now start building its practice squad after the waiver process concludes at noon on Monday. Below is a breakdown of the initial […]
— Yahoo Sports

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