NFL teams prepare for trades and waiver claims ahead of roster cuts
CBS NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:33 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
As NFL teams head toward the August 30 deadline for finalizing 53-man rosters, they are evaluating potential trades and waiver claims to address position depth. With 21 trades made in August last year and 31 players claimed in the first week of the waiver system, activity is expected around this year's cuts. The Giants recently traded offensive lineman Joshua Ezeudu to the Chiefs. Teams like the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens are particularly focused on adding to their edge rusher and wide receiver units, respectively.
- •NFL teams must finalize 53-man rosters by August 30.
- •The Giants traded offensive lineman Joshua Ezeudu to the Chiefs.
- •Browns consider adding an edge rusher after Alex Wright's injury.
- •Ravens monitor their wide receiver situation, especially with Rashod Bateman's arrest.
- •Teams are expected to make moves to strengthen position depth.
- 1:33 PMCBS NFL — One position every NFL team should attack via trades or waiver claims at roster deadline
"As NFL teams finalize their 53-man rosters, depth concerns could spark a flurry of late August trades and waiver claims before the regular season begins
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