NFL teams finalize cuts before 53-man roster deadline on August 30
CBS NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 8:42 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
NFL teams face a deadline to trim their rosters to 53 players by August 30 at 6 p.m. ET. The San Francisco 49ers travel to Melbourne on Wednesday for their season opener against the Los Angeles Rams, affecting other teams' schedules. As of now, eight teams have concluded their preseason games, allowing them to focus on roster cuts, while others still have games this weekend. Roster moves are expected ahead of the deadline, with specific cuts starting to emerge.
- •All 32 NFL teams must cut rosters by August 30.
- •San Francisco 49ers travel to Melbourne for season opener.
- •Eight teams have completed preseason, shifting focus to cuts.
- •Teams playing this weekend may announce early cuts.
- •Chicago Bears and Tennessee Titans have limited time to finalize rosters.
- 8:42 PMCBS NFL — NFL cut tracker: Team-by-team breakdown of players who are subject to waivers
"All 32 teams must trim their rosters to 53 players by Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. ET
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