Patriots waive 13 players as roster cuts begin ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 4:36 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The New England Patriots released 13 players ahead of the 53-man roster deadline. Among those waived are wide receivers Kyle Dixon, Nick DeGennaro, and Cameron Dorner, along with tight end C.J. Dippre and offensive tackle Lorenz Metz. The team, which entered the cutdown with 91 players, is preparing for roster finalization after a series of preseason games. The next step for the Patriots involves finalizing their roster as they head into the regular season.
- •Patriots waived 13 players, including Kyle Dixon and Nick DeGennaro.
- •C.J. Dippre and Lorenz Metz were also among those released.
- •The team started with an active roster of 91 players.
- •The cuts come after the Patriots' preseason finale.
- •Final roster decisions must be made before the regular season.
- 4:36 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots make first reported cuts ahead of 53-man roster deadline
"A total of 13 players have been let go during the first wave of roster cuts.
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