NFL teams finalize cuts ahead of 53-man roster deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 4:04 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
NFL teams are making final roster decisions as the deadline for 53-man squads approaches on Sunday at 6 p.m. ET. Each team is required to reduce its training camp roster from 90 players. Cuts have been made across all divisions, including notable players from various teams like the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants. Waiver claims are due by Monday at 1 p.m. ET.
- •The roster cut deadline is Sunday at 6 p.m. ET.
- •Waiver claims need to be submitted by Monday at 1 p.m. ET.
- •Teams are reducing from 90 players to 53.
- •Notable cuts include players from the Cowboys and Giants.
- •Teams across all divisions have announced their cuts.
- 4:04 PMYahoo Sports — NFL cutdown deadline: Look at how 53-man rosters are taking shape
"Plenty of decisions are being made at football headquarters in order to trim the roster from the 90-man squad mandated during training camp to 53 players.
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