Patriots face roster cuts as NFL waiver deadline approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 4:11 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The New England Patriots are preparing to make significant roster changes before the NFL deadline on Sunday, Aug. 30. They need to cut 37 players from their 90-man roster after a preseason matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Many players will be waived, entering the waiver wire where they can be claimed by other teams, while vested veterans will immediately become free agents. A total of 40 players on the Patriots' roster are subject to waivers, while seven veterans could sign with any team upon release.
- •Patriots need to cut 37 players by Aug. 30.
- •40 depth players will go through the waiver wire.
- •Seven vested veterans will become free agents immediately.
- •Waiver wire order is based on 2026 NFL Draft standings.
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