NFL teams finalize 53-man rosters following end of preseason

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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

NFL teams finalize 53-man rosters following end of preseason
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NFL teams established their initial 53-man rosters Sunday as training camps and preseason games concluded. League clubs completed 15 trades on the final day, with further roster adjustments expected before the start of the regular season. The Los Angeles Rams emerged as a notable preseason success after bolstering their defensive front with Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Ravens saw key developments with players like Nnamdi Madubuike trending toward a return from injury. High-profile contract extensions for running backs Bijan Robinson, Jonathan Taylor, and Jahmyr Gibbs marked the league's financial this summer. Teams now shift their focus to internal roster refinements and waiver wire claims ahead of Week 1.

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  • NFL teams finalized initial 53-man rosters on Sunday.
  • The Los Angeles Rams added Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald to their defensive roster.
  • Bijan Robinson, Jonathan Taylor, and Jahmyr Gibbs secured major contract extensions this summer.
  • The Baltimore Ravens retained quarterback Joe Fagnano on their 53-man roster.
  • De'Zhaun Stribling recorded 11 catches for 109 yards during the preseason for San Francisco.
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  • 3:19 PMCBS NFLPreseason winners, losers: Fernando Mendoza falls behind as Rams strengthen Super Bowl candidacy
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The Rams and Ravens strengthened their Super Bowl cases, but injuries, uneven quarterback play and roster concerns created trouble elsewhere

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