Jets track roster moves ahead of NFL cutdown deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 9:35 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

The Jets prepare to announce their initial 53-man roster by the August 30 deadline. As general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn navigate team decisions, the focus is on players vying for roster spots during this critical time. One notable move includes the release of quarterback Bailey Zappe, who completed 8 of 13 passes for 80 yards in the preseason. As the countdown to final roster announcements ticks down, the Jets weigh their options and finalize selections before their Week 1 matchup against the Tennessee Titans.
- •Initial 53-man roster must be announced by August 30.
- •Jets released QB Bailey Zappe before cutdown.
- •General manager Darren Mougey leading roster decisions.
- •Team's first game is against the Tennessee Titans.
- 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Jets 53-man roster tracker: Latest on Gang Green's moves ahead of NFL cutdown day
"Tracking all the roster moves the Jets make before the deadline for NFL teams to announce an initial 53-man roster at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30.
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