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Injuries impact NFL teams ahead of 53-man roster cuts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 6:41 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Injuries impact NFL teams ahead of 53-man roster cuts

Summary

As the NFL prepares for the 2026 season, teams are facing significant roster decisions ahead of the August 30 deadline to cut down from 90 to 53 players. Many franchises, including the San Francisco 49ers, are grappling with injury concerns. The 49ers currently have 25 players on the injured list, including notable wide receiver Mike Evans and tight end George Kittle. Other teams such as the New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers are also seeing numerous injuries to key players, which complicates their roster strategies. Analysts emphasize that injuries will continue to influence team decisions right up until the season begins next month.

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Status Watch

•San Francisco 49ers lead with 25 players injured.
•New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers have 16 and 15 injuries, respectively.
•Roster cuts are due on August 30 for the 2026 NFL season.
•Key players like Mike Evans and George Kittle are sidelined.
•Other teams including the Kansas City Chiefs have 12 injuries.

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6:41 PMYahoo Sports — 7 most injured NFL teams before league’s 53-man roster cut deadline

What they're saying

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NFL teams face many tough decisions before the league forces them to cut their rosters from 90 to 53 players for the 2026 season. Many franchises are in difficult positions considering position battles, but injuries are a major factor as…
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