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New Orleans Saints prepare 53-man roster ahead of season deadline

7 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 8:25 PM

Last updated Sep 1, 2026

New Orleans Saints prepare 53-man roster ahead of season deadline

Summary

The New Orleans Saints are finalizing their 53-man roster for the 2026 NFL season, with the deadline set for 5 p.m. CT on August 30. With 91 players currently on the roster, the team is making necessary cuts and adjustments as they prepare for the regular season. Waiver claims will be processed at 12 p.m. CT on Monday, allowing for potential roster changes including building the practice squad. This initial roster is subject to change due to injuries, free agent signings, and other factors before the start of the season.

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Status Watch

•Saints must cut down from 91 players to 53 by August 30.
•Waiver claims processed at 12 p.m. CT on Monday.
•Roster updates will reflect ongoing cuts and signings.
•Practice squad limited to 16 players unless exemptions apply.

Latest Updates

8:25 PMYahoo Sports — Takeaways from New Orleans Saints' 53-man roster, practice squad
11:50 PMYahoo Sports — LOOK: Here is the New Orleans Saints’ initial 53-man roster
11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Saints official 53-man roster
9:43 PMUSA Today — New Orleans Saints 53-man roster: Updated live - Saints Wire
6:57 PMYahoo Sports — New Orleans Saints 2026 Roster Cuts Tracker
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4:30 PMYahoo Sports — New Orleans Saints 53-man roster: Updated live

What they're saying

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Here's where the New Orleans Saints' 53-man roster currently stands. We'll be updating our list as more cuts and roster moves are reported.
— USA Todayby John Sigler

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Here's where the New Orleans Saints' 53-man roster currently stands. We'll be updating our list as more cuts and roster moves are reported.
— Yahoo Sports