One of the crucial difficult days on the NFL calendar is arriving. The NFL’s 53-man roster deadline this 12 months is 4 p.m. ET on Aug. 30. Teams may have to whittle down a very good chunk of their rosters.
The NFL roster maximum is 80 ahead of cut day. That signifies that each team may need to release as many as 27 players to comply with the NFL’s roster rules. Meaning as many as 864 players could find themselves on the lookout for work because the season is about to start.
The excellent news is that a lot of these players can be signed to practice squad contracts. Each NFL team may have as much as 16 practice squad spots available because of rule changes that were implemented before the 2020 season. That may give lots of the released a minimum of a short lived opportunity to stay with their clubs.
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Some players should still land on a 53-man roster even after being cut due to the NFL’s injured reserve rules. If a player is placed on IR before the 53-man roster deadline passes, they’re robotically out for the season; if a player is placed on it after the deadline, they might be activated as soon as three weeks after placement.
So, there can be plenty of roster shuffling even after cut day passes. But for many players, the critical decision will come sooner or later before 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Whether the decision is made immediately after a team’s final preseason game or simply moments before the deadline will depend upon the team.
Below is a full list of roster cuts for all 32 NFL teams because the league’s 53-man roster deadline approaches.
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Below are all of the NFL roster cuts made ahead of Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline to scale back rosters to 53. Cuts can be listed as they’re reported.
(NFL roster cuts news via NFL.com, team announcements and other media reports. Cuts are listed in alphabetical order by last name.)
Arizona Cardinals roster cuts
- WR Marcell Ateman
- CB Breon Borders
- P Nolan Cooney
- CB Darrell Baker Jr.
- CB Cortez Davis
- TE Josh Hokit
- CB Josh Jackson
- DL Kingsley Keke
- LB Devon Kennard
- OLB Jessie Lemonier
- OL Koda Martin
- OL Haggai Ndubuisi
- RB TJ Pledger
- RB Ronnie Rivers
- LB Joe Walker
- TE Deon Yelder
Atlanta Falcons roster cuts
- WR Geronimo Allison
- DB Cornell Armstrong
- DL Jalen Dalton
- OLB Kuony Deng
- TE Tucker Fisk
- WR Tyshaun James
- OT Rick Leonard
- DB Lafayette Pitts
- DT Bryce Rodgers
- LB Rashad Smith
- WR Auden Tate
- P Seth Vernon
- DB Tre Webb
Baltimore Ravens roster cuts
- WR Slade Bolden
- RB Corey Clement
- LB Diego Fagot
- WR Bailey Gaither
- QB Brett Hundley
- DB Robert Jackson
- S Tony Jefferson
- OT Jaryd Jones-Smith
- WR Jaylon Moore (claimed by Giants)
- DB Denzel Williams
- WR Devon Williams
Buffalo Bills roster cuts
- P Matt Araiza
- WR Tavon Austin
- OL Jacob Capra
- CB Olaijah Griffin
- P Matt Haack (signed with Colts)
- CB Tim Harris
- DE Daniel Joseph
- OT Derek Kerstetter
- LB Marquel Lee
- DB Jordan Miller
- OL Tanner Owen
- WR Neil Pau’u
- OG Jordan Simmons
- DB Josh Thomas
- TE Jalen Wydermyer (signed with Patriots)
Carolina Panthers roster cuts
- RB Darius Bradwell
- TE Nate Becker (claimed by Packers)
- DB Shakur Brown
- DB Shyheim Carter
- WR Terry Godwin
- TE Ryan Izzo
- CB Devin Jones
- LB Kamal Martin
- WR Andrew Parchment
- OT Austen Pleasants
- TE Jared Scott
- LB Khalan Tolson
- CB Chris Westry
Chicago Bears roster cuts
- LB Christian Albright
- S Jon Alexander
- LB C.J. Avery
- FB Jake Bargas
- OT Julie’n Davenport
- LB Noah Dawkins
- C Corey Dublin
- TE Rysen John
- S Michael Joseph
- CB BoPete Keyes
- DT LaCale London
- WR Dazz Newsome
- WR Kevin Shaa
- WR Dazz Newsome
- CB Jayson Stanley
- DL Carson Taylor
- LB Javin White
Cincinnati Bengals roster cuts
- CB Abu Daramy-Swaray
- WR Jaivon Heiligh
- RB Shermari Jones
- QB Drew Plitt
- CB Bookie Radley-Hiles
- WR Jack Sorenson
- TE Scotty Washington
- LB Carson Wells
- WR Pooka Williams Jr.
Cleveland Browns roster cuts
- WR Ja’Marcus Bradley
- P Joseph Charlton
- DT Sheldon Day
- WR Derrick Dillon
- WR Travell Harris
- LB Silas Kelly
- S Luther Kirk IV
- DT Glen Logan
- OT Wyatt Miller
- S Jovante Moffatt
- CB Parnell Motley
- OT Elijah Nkansah
- T Ben Petrula
- DB Reggie Robinson II
- TE Marcus Santos-Silva
- DE Curtis Weaver
- WR Javon Wims
Dallas Cowboys roster cuts
- CB Kyron Brown
- TE Ian Bunting
- QB Ben DiNucci
- DL Austin Faoliu
- WR Ty Fryfogle
- K Lirim Hajrullahu
- CB Quandre Mosely
- FB Ryan Nall
- WR Jaquarii Roberson
- LB Christian Sam
- TE Jeremy Sprinkle
Denver Broncos roster cuts
- RB Max Borghi (signed with Steelers)
- OG Ben Braden
- WR Kaden Davis
- WR Travis Fulgham (claimed by Packers)
- S Jamar Johnson
- P Sam Martin
- WR Trey Quinn
- LB Joe Schobert
- RB Stevie Scott III
- DE Marquiss Spencer
- DT Casey Tucker
- LB Barrington Wade
- TE Rodney Williams
Detroit Lions roster cuts
- QB Tim Boyle
- S Brady Breeze
- LB Jarrad Davis
- LB Shaun Dion Hamilton
- TE Devin Funchess
- TE Nolan Givan
- TE Garrett Griffin
- WR Josh Johnson
- C Ryan McCollum
- WR Kalil Pimpleton
Green Bay Packers roster cuts
- RB BJ Baylor
- K Gabe Brkic
- LB Ellis Brooks
- OL Ty Clary
- TE Dominique Dafney
- WR Danny Davis
- OLB Chauncey Manac
- OG George Moore
- LB Randy Ramsey
- C Cole Schneider
- S Vernon Scott
- CB Donte Vaughn
- LS Steven Wirtel
Houston Texans roster cuts
- K Matt Ammendola
- WR Chad Beebe
- OL Myron Cunningham
- DL Damion Daniels
- WR Davion Davis
- LB Tae Davis (signed with Raiders)
- LS Harrison Elliott
- RB BJ Emmons
- FB Andy Janovich
- DE Jordan Jenkins (signed with Raiders)
- CB Fabian Moreau
Indianapolis Colts roster cuts
- QB Jack Coan
- WR Isaiah Ford
- OT Brandon Kemp
- WR D.J. Montgomery
- C Alex Mollette
- CB Alexander Myres
- DT Caeveon Patton
- OT Jason Spriggs
- RB CJ Verdell
- K Jake Verity
- WR Michael Young Jr.
Jacksonville Jaguars roster cuts
- LB Tyrell Adams
- DL Auzoyah Alufohai
- RB Ryquell Armstead
- DT Malcom Brown
- RB Matt Colburn II
- CB Shabari Davis
- K Elliott Fry
- TE Grayson Gunter
- RB Nathan Cottrell
- S Rudy Ford
- CB Benjie Franklin
- TE Grayson Gunter
- WR Marvin Hall
- DE Jeremiah Ledbetter
- QB Jake Luton
- OG Wes Martin (claimed by Commanders)
- WR Ryan McDaniel
- LB Grant Morgan
- OL KC McDermott
- LB Wyatt Ray
- DB Brandon Rusnak
- LB Chapelle Russell
- OL Badara Traore
- WR Laquon Treadwell
- WR Lujuan Winningham
Kansas City Chiefs roster cuts
- WR Omar Bayless
- QB Dustin Crum
- DB Brandin Dandridge
- RB Tayon Fleet-Davis
- DE Austin Edwards
- RB Derrick Gore
- WR Devin Gray
- DB Nasir Greer
- WR Gary Jennings
- CB Lonnie Johnson Jr. (claimed by Titans)
- OT Roderick Johnson
- OT Evin Ksiezarczyk
- WR Aaron Parker
- LB Mike Rose
- OT David Steinmetz
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Las Vegas Raiders roster cuts
- DB Nate Brooks
- DT Vernon Butler
- RB Kenyan Drake
- DE Gerri Green
- CB Chris Jones
- WR Chris Lacy
- CB Cre’Von LeBlanc
- WR DeMarcus Robinson (signed by Ravens)
- WR Jordan Veasy
- OT Tyrone Wheatley Jr.
- LB Kenny Young
Los Angeles Chargers roster cuts
- DB Nate Brooks
- CB Tevaughn Campbell
- WR Maurice French
- OG Cameron Hunt
- LB Damon Lloyd
- K James McCourt (claimed by Jaguars)
- DL Forrest Merrill
- QB Brandon Peters
- OLB Ty Shelby
- S Skyler Thomas
- C Isaac Weaver
Los Angeles Rams roster cuts
- TE Kendall Blanton (claimed by Commanders)
- RB Raymond Calais
- DB Caesar Dancy-Williams
- K/P Cameron Dicker
- T Adrian Ealy (signed by Steelers)
- WR Warren Jackson
- WR J.J. Koski
- DB Jairon McVea
- QB Luis Perez
- TE Jamal Pettigrew
- RB A.J. Rose
Miami Dolphins roster cuts
- OL Blaise Andries
- OL Cole Banwart
- DL Owen Carney Jr.
- WR DeVonte Dedmon
- RB Gerrid Doaks
- CB Tino Ellis
- CB Elijah Hamilton
- LB Darius Hodge (waived/IR)
- P Sterling Hofrichter
- LB Deandre Johnson
- RB Sony Michel
- Calvin Munson (IR)
- OL Adam Pankey
- S Sheldrick Redwine
- DB D’Angelo Ross (waived/IR)
- WR Mohamed Sanu
- DT Niles Scott
- RB ZaQuandre White
- DL Jordan Williams
- CB Quincy Wilson
Minnesota Vikings roster cuts
- FB Jake Bargas
- P Jordan Berry
- TE Shaun Beyer
- CB Harrison Hand (claimed by Giants)
- WR Thomas Hennigan
- DT TY McGill
- OLB Andre Mintze
- CB Tye Smith
- DL Tyarise Stevenson
- DL Jullian Taylor
- WR Albert Wilson
Recent England Patriots roster cuts
- CB Malcolm Butler
- DB Jalen Elliott
- DB Devin Hafford
- P Jake Julien
- TE Dalton Keene
Recent Orleans Saints roster cuts
- DB Brian Allen
- DT Josh Black
- DB Jordan Brown
- DL T.J. Carter (claimed by Rams)
- QB K.J. Costello
- TE Chris Herndon
- DT Jaleel Johnson
- OT Derrick Kelly
- DB Jack Koerner
- DB Dylan Mabin
- CB Quenton Meeks
- RB Devine Ozigbo (claimed by Broncos)
- DE Scott Patchan
- DB Isaiah Pryor
- K John Parker Romo
- RB Abram Smith
- DB Bryce Thompson
- OT Khalique Washington
- WR Easop Winston (claimed by Browns)
- WR Kevin White (released/injury settlement)
Recent York Giants roster cuts
- DB Andrew Adams
- DB Yusuf Corker
- WR Keelan Doss
- WR Robert Foster
- WR Bailey Gaither
- DB Olaijah Griffin
- TE Jeremiah Hall
- DB Gavin Heslop
- DT Christopher Hinton
- DB Michael Jacquet (signed by Chargers)
- C Chris Owens
- WR Austin Proehl
- OL Josh Rivas
- K Ryan Santoso
- OL Eric Smith
- WR Travis Toivonen
- DB Jarrod Wilson
Recent York Jets roster cuts
- WR Keshunn Abram
- CB Luq Barcoo
- OL Caleb Benenoch
- WR Rashard Davis
- DB Javelin Guidry
- WR Calvin Jackson
- OL Derrick Kelly (claimed by Saints)
- K Eddy Pineiro
- S Elijah Riley
- LB Kai Nacua
- QB Chris Streveler
- DE Tim Ward
- OL Isaiah Williams
Philadelphia Eagles roster cuts
- CB Josh Blackwell
- OL William Dunkle (signed with Steelers)
- LB Ali Fayad
- WR Lance Lenoir
- S Jared Mayden
- CB Jimmy Moreland
- QB Carson Strong
- S Jacquiski Tartt
- C Cameron Tom
- RB DeAndre Torrey
- WR Keric Wheatfall
- OT Jarrid Williams
Pittsburgh Steelers roster cuts
- LB Genard Avery (signed with Buccaneers)
- WR Christian Blake
- DT Doug Costin
- OT Jake Dixon
- RB Mataeo Durant
- LB Ulysees Gilbert
- G Nathan Gilliam
- WR Javon McKinley
- LB T.D. Moultry
- QB Chris Oladokun
- C Chris Owens
- P Cameron Nizialek
- K Nick Sciba
- LB Tuzar Skipper
- TE Jace Sternberger
- DB Donovan Stiner
- RB Master Teague III
- OT Jordan Tucker
San Francisco 49ers roster cuts
- CB Ken Crawley
- CB Darqueze Dennard
- LB Jeremiah Gemmel (signed by Broncos)
- FB Josh Hokit
- CB Ka’Dar Hollman
- TE Tanner Hudson (signed by Giants)
- WR KeeSean Johnson (signed with Falcons)
- DL Tomasi Laulile
- WR Austin Mack (injured)
- DL Robert Nkemdiche
- DB Leon O’Neal Jr.
- OT Sam Schlueter (injured)
Seattle Seahawks roster cuts
- WR Deontez Alexander
- DB Bubba Bolden
- TE Cade Brewer
- LB Aaron Donkor
- OG Keenan Forbes
- OG Shamarious Gilmore
- DT Matt Gotel
- CB Jameson Houston
- LB Joel Iyiegbuniwe
- CB Elijah Jones
- RB Ronnie Rivers
- CB Josh Valentine-Turner
- DB Antonio Valentino
- OG Eric Wilson
Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster cuts
- TE Ben Beise
- OT Curtis Blackwell
- WR Kameron Brown
- DB Ross Cockrell
- WR Cyril Grayson
- TE Bug Howard
- OT Jonathan Hubbard
- OLB JoJo Ozougwu
- WR Vyncint Smith
- WR Jerreth Sterns
- S Troy Warner
Tennessee Titans roster cuts
- DB Elijah Benton
- DB Terrell Bonds
- DB Shakur Brown
- DB Deante Burton
- DB Shyheim Carter
- S Adrian Colbert
- DL Haskell Garrett
- OL Carson Green
- S Tyree Gillespie
- WR Terry Godwin
- S Michael Griffin II
- P Brett Kerns
- LB Justin Lawler
- WR Brandon Lewis
- WR Josh Malone
- TE Briley Moore-McKinney
- C Daniel Munyer
- RB Jordan Wilkins
Washington Commanders roster cuts
- DB Troy Apke
- FB Alex Armah
- CB De’Vante Bausby
- OG Deion Calhoun
- WR Jequez Ezzard
- LB Nate Gerry
- WR Kelvin Harmon
- T Rashod Hill
- TE Sammis Reyes
- CB Channing Stribling
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