Patriots waive linebacker Bradyn Swinson before roster deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:57 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The New England Patriots waived outside linebacker Bradyn Swinson on August 30, 2026, ahead of the NFL roster cut deadline. Swinson, a fifth-round draft pick from LSU in 2025, played in three games last season and registered one tackle. After an offseason competing for a larger role within the revamped defense, his performance did not secure a place on the 53-man roster. Swinson now has the opportunity to join another team or possibly return to the Patriots' practice squad.
- •Bradyn Swinson was selected with the No. 146 overall pick in 2025.
- •He appeared in three games last season and recorded one tackle.
- •Swinson competed for a bigger role but was waived before final roster cuts.
- •The NFL cutdown deadline was 6 p.m. ET on August 30.
- 3:57 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots waive former All-SEC LB ahead of roster cut deadline
- 3:08 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots cut 2025 draft pick Bradyn Swinson prior to 53-man deadline, per report
"The Patriots have reportedly waived former fifth-round draft pick edge rusher Bradyn Swinson.
"The NFL cutdown deadline arrives Sunday at 6 p.m. ET.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 3:57 PMPatriots waive former All-SEC LB ahead of roster cut deadline
The Patriots have reportedly waived former fifth-round draft pick edge rusher Bradyn Swinson.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 3:08 PMPatriots cut 2025 draft pick Bradyn Swinson prior to 53-man deadline, per report
The NFL cutdown deadline arrives Sunday at 6 p.m. ET.
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