NFL teams finalize 53-man rosters by 6 p.m. ET today
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:25 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
NFL teams must submit their 53-man rosters by the league's 6 p.m. ET deadline on August 30. With the regular season starting on September 9, teams are in a rush to finalize their lineups after concluding preseason games. Coaches face tough decisions, as several well-known players are at risk of being cut, including J.J. McCarthy and Andy Dalton. The Seahawks will kick off their title defense against the Patriots in a rematch of the previous Super Bowl.
- •Deadline for 53-man roster cuts is 6 p.m. ET today.
- •Teams concluded preseason games on August 29.
- •Seattle Seahawks defend their title against the New England Patriots on September 9.
- •Players like Andy Dalton and J.J. McCarthy are at risk of being cut.
- •Teams are making last-minute evaluations before the deadline.
- 3:25 PMYahoo Sports — What time is NFL 53-man roster cut deadline?
"The 2026 NFL roster cut deadline could see some significant names released.
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