NFL teams cut notable players as rosters finalize at 53
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 12:23 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
NFL teams must reduce their rosters to 53 active players by Sunday at 6 p.m. This season's cut day arrives earlier than usual, occurring before the final preseason game. Among those not making the cut are players from various positions including Trey Benson (Arizona Cardinals), Mecole Hardman Jr. (Buffalo Bills), and Cade York (New York Jets). The reductions highlight the competitive nature of the roster selections leading into the regular season.
- •NFL rosters must be trimmed to 53 players by August 30.
- •Trey Benson and Mecole Hardman Jr. are among notable cuts.
- •Cut day is earlier this year than in previous seasons.
- •Teams can also carry 17 practice-squad players.
- 12:23 PMYahoo Sports — Notable names cut while NFL rosters are trimmed to 53 active players
"With the position battles coming to a close, it is time to look at some of the most notable players who did not make the cut this summer.
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