Packers finalize roster cuts ahead of NFL season deadline
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Green Bay Packers are preparing to trim their roster to 53 players by the 5 p.m. deadline on August 30. Following their 42-38 preseason win over the Arizona Cardinals, key players on the fringe of making the team showcased their talents in the final game. As teams finalize their rosters, the Packers are expected to sign additional players to their practice squad based on training camp performances. Updates on the roster cuts will be provided throughout the day on August 29.
- •Final roster cuts due by 5 p.m. on August 30.
- •Packers entered final preseason game with 90 players.
- •Standout performers may secure spots on the roster.
- •Previous season saw 15 players signed to practice squad.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Packers roster cuts live updates today; NFL cutdown day 2026
- 1:00 PMMilwaukee Journal Sentinel — Packers roster cuts live updates today; NFL cutdown day 2026 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — Packers roster cuts live tracker today following final preseason game
- 2:15 PMMilwaukee Journal Sentinel — Packers roster cuts live tracker today following final preseason game - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
"The Packers roster will be at 53 players by 5 p.m. Sunday. Who will they cut today? Follow for live updates.
"The Packers roster will be at 53 players by 5 p.m. Sunday. Who will they cut today? Follow for live updates.
"The Green Bay Packers must be down to 53 players by 5 p.m. Sunday. Follow here for roster cuts today.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 1:00 PMPackers roster cuts live updates today; NFL cutdown day 2026
The Packers roster will be at 53 players by 5 p.m. Sunday. Who will they cut today? Follow for live updates.
- Milwaukee Journal SentinelAug 30, 2026, 1:00 PMPackers roster cuts live updates today; NFL cutdown day 2026 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Packers roster will be at 53 players by 5 p.m. Sunday. Who will they cut today? Follow for live updates.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 2:15 PMPackers roster cuts live tracker today following final preseason game
The Green Bay Packers must be down to 53 players by 5 p.m. Sunday. Follow here for roster cuts today.
- Milwaukee Journal SentinelAug 29, 2026, 2:15 PMPackers roster cuts live tracker today following final preseason game - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Green Bay Packers must be down to 53 players by 5 p.m. Sunday. Follow here for roster cuts today.
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