NFL teams finalize roster cuts ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 1:41 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
As NFL roster cut-down day approaches, all 32 teams must trim their offseason rosters to 53 players by Sunday, August 30, at 6 p.m. ET. Following several months of training camp and preseason games, franchises are now making final evaluations on player performances. Some notable roster cuts have already been reported, including players like Trey Benson from the Arizona Cardinals and Jeff Caldwell from the Kansas City Chiefs, among others from various teams. Teams can also establish practice squads of up to 17 additional players, potentially including some of the recent cuts.
- •Roster cut-down deadline is August 30 at 6 p.m. ET.
- •All 32 NFL teams must reduce rosters to 53 players.
- •Notable cuts include players from various teams across the league.
- 1:41 PMYahoo Sports — NFL cuts tracker 2026: Live roster news, updates, notable cuts for all 32 teams
"NFL roster cut-down day is coming. The Sporting News has the latest updates from NFL cuts, including notable names and biggest surprises not make a 53-man roster.
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