Patriots make first wave of roster cuts ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The New England Patriots released 19 players on August 30, 2026, as they begin trimming their roster to 53. Most cuts involved undrafted free agents without significant roles on the team. Among the players released was cornerback Marcellas Dial Jr., leaving only Drake Maye from the 2024 draft class. The roster currently stands at 73, with further cuts required by the 6 p.m. ET deadline on August 31.
- •Patriots begin roster cuts, releasing 19 players
- •Current roster stands at 73 ahead of final deadline
- •Drake Maye remains as the only 2024 draft pick
- •Kyle Dixon could be a practice squad candidate
- •Final roster cuts due by August 31 at 6 p.m. ET
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — What their first wave of roster cuts means for the Patriots
"The Patriots parted ways with 19 players on Saturday.
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