Patriots release eleven players to reach the initial 53-man roster
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 10:54 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

The New England Patriots finalized their initial 53-man roster on Sunday following the league's 6 p.m. ET deadline. The club waived seven players, including running back Lan Larison and cornerback Kobee Minor, while releasing three vested veterans in Kindle Vildor, Mike Brown, and Matt Haack. Additionally, the team placed outside linebacker Harold Landry III on the physically unable to perform list to start the regular season. These moves conclude a series of transactions for the organization as it sets the roster for the upcoming campaign. The Patriots trimmed the squad after assessing training camp and preseason performances from a group that included several players added during the offseason.
- •Patriots reached the 53-man limit by 6 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- •Harold Landry III will begin the regular season on the physically unable to perform list.
- •The team waived seven players including Lan Larison, Tejhaun Palmer, Jack Conley, Isaiah Iton, Casey Rogers, Kobee Minor, and John Saunders Jr.
- •Vested veterans Kindle Vildor, Mike Brown, and Matt Haack were released.
- 10:54 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots make final 11 moves down to initial 53-man roster
- 10:54 PMPats Pulpit — Patriots make final 11 moves down to initial 53-man roster - Pats Pulpit
"The NFL’s 53-man roster deadline passed at 6 p.m. ET Sunday.
"The NFL’s 53-man roster deadline passed at 6 p.m. ET Sunday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 10:54 PMPatriots make final 11 moves down to initial 53-man roster
The NFL’s 53-man roster deadline passed at 6 p.m. ET Sunday.
- Pats PulpitAug 30, 2026, 10:54 PMPatriots make final 11 moves down to initial 53-man roster - Pats Pulpit
The NFL’s 53-man roster deadline passed at 6 p.m. ET Sunday.
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