NFL teams finalize rosters for the upcoming season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

NFL teams have finalized their rosters following the conclusion of the preseason. Rankings heading into the start of the regular season place the New York Jets at the bottom of the league, while teams like the Tennessee Titans and New York Giants begin the year with overhauled personnel. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson remains the starter over Shedeur Sanders, and the Atlanta Falcons face roster setbacks due to the injury of Jalon Walker and the suspension of James Pearce Jr. In Las Vegas, Kirk Cousins opens as the starting quarterback, though questions remain regarding his long-term role. Each franchise now shifts focus to the regular season schedule after evaluating preseason performances and managing offseason roster adjustments.
- •New York Jets are ranked 32nd entering the new season.
- •Deshaun Watson remains the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns.
- •Jalon Walker is out for the season following a knee injury.
- •Kirk Cousins enters the season as the starting quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders.
- •Tennessee Titans have overhauled their defensive unit and receiving corps.
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