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NFL teams set initial 53-man rosters following annual league cutdown deadline

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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

NFL teams set initial 53-man rosters following annual league cutdown deadline
Summary

All 32 NFL teams finalized their initial 53-man rosters this weekend, meeting the league's deadline before the upcoming season. While the current squads are set, franchises will continue to reshuffle lineups through waiver claims and the formation of practice squads. The Los Angeles Rams emerged as a notable story with the return of Aaron Donald from retirement. Elsewhere, quarterback Quinn Ewers moved to the Jacksonville Jaguars, while undrafted rookies such as Jalon Daniels earned backup roles with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Miami Dolphins leadership continued a transition period, parting ways with several veteran contributors to focus on organizational progress.

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  • •Aaron Donald returned to the Los Angeles Rams after two years of retirement.
  • •The Jacksonville Jaguars acquired quarterback Quinn Ewers from the Miami Dolphins.
  • •Jalon Daniels secured a backup quarterback position with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
  • •NFL teams are now moving to form practice squads and process waiver claims.
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  • 11:46 AMYahoo Sports — Winners and losers of NFL roster cuts: Who's bluffing on QBs?
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NFL teams made a flurry of moves to set their 53-man rosters, and they still might not be done. Who were the biggest winners and losers of the cuts?

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