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NFL teams project 53-man rosters ahead of cut-down deadline

ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 11:42 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

NFL teams project 53-man rosters ahead of cut-down deadline

Summary

As the NFL's cut-down date approaches, team reporters forecast the 53-man rosters for all 32 teams. The deadline for final roster submissions is set for 6 p.m. ET on Sunday. This exercise provides insight into player evaluations and team strategies in the lead-up to the season. Analysts will monitor performance and injuries closely as teams finalize their selections.

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Key Details

•NFL teams prepare for the 53-man roster cut by Sunday at 6 p.m. ET
•Analysts provide projections for all 32 teams' rosters
•Cut-down deadline holds significant implications for player evaluations
•Injuries and performance will affect final roster decisions

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12:35 PMESPN — Projecting every NFL team's 53-man roster for this season: Who will make the cut?

What they're saying

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Our NFL Nation team reporters are forecasting who will make all 32 teams' rosters, one week from the cut-down deadline at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday.
— ESPNby NFL Nation

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