Seahawks reduce active roster size ahead of regular season deadline
The Seattle Times • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 10:20 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

The Seattle Seahawks are in the process of finalizing their active roster for the upcoming regular season. Following the conclusion of three preseason games and multiple weeks of training camp, the organization must trim its roster from 91 players down to the mandatory 53-man limit. This reduction is required to be completed by 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 31. The team has been evaluating personnel through these exhibition matchups to determine the final composition of the squad. This cutdown period represents a critical phase for the franchise as it prepares for its regular season schedule. Staff and coaching personnel are currently evaluating internal depth and practice performance to reach the league-mandated threshold by the established deadline.
- •The Seahawks must trim the roster from 91 players to 53.
- •The final roster deadline is Sunday, August 31, at 3 p.m.
- •Personnel decisions follow the completion of three preseason games.
- •The process marks a key stage in the team's regular season preparation.
- 10:20 PMThe Seattle Times — Live: Seahawks roster cutdown day updates: Roster reveal coming soon - The Seattle Times
"The Seahawks will be cutting their roster from 91 players to the regular-season max of 53 by Sunday at 3 p.m. Follow along here.
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