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kansas-city-chiefs-news1 month ago•27 min saved

Chiefs finalize 2026 roster after preseason cuts

The Kansas City Chiefs announced their initial 53-man roster for 2026 after the cut deadline, featuring a three-man quarterback group (Mahomes, Fields, Nussmeier), a three-running-back backfield, six wide receivers, four tight ends, and ten offensive linemen; on defense, 24 players are listed headed by Chris Jones, with Omarr Norman‑Lott starting the year on PUP. Several veterans were cut (including Oladokun, Demercado, Pole, Ogbah, Kohou and Singleton), and the team outlined a up-to-16-player practice squad with more moves possible before Week 1.

via Arrowhead Pride|

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sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Steelers Begin 53-Man Cutdown With Jones Trade, Early Roster Moves

The Pittsburgh Steelers began their 53-man roster cutdown ahead of the season opener vs. Atlanta, releasing 11 players in the first wave and trading OT Broderick Jones to the Cowboys for 2027 picks; Aug. 30 moves added DL Dean Lowry and ILB Elandon Roberts as part of ongoing reshuffling, with a larger list of depth players (Bell, Crippen, Guilbeau, Hill, Lynum, Porter, Powell, Winstead, Tecza, Davis, Wentz) noted as candidates for the practice squad or further cuts, leaving the team at 75 players with 22 cuts/moves remaining.

via Steelers Depot|

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new-york-jets-roster1 month ago•21 min saved

Jets face crunch time: live tracker as roster trims to 53

Cutdown day arrives as the Jets must whittle their 90-man preseason roster to 53 by 6:00 pm ET, with a running list of cuts already starting (including Bailey Zappe, Mazi Smith, and Dean Clark). Most remaining players are seen as locks or obvious cuts, and teams may linger to gauge trades. The Jets enter the stretch with third-worst playoff odds at +700 per FanDuel.

via Gang Green Nation|

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sports1 month ago•9 min saved

Jets' 53-man blueprint blends star power with fresh depth

With preseason over and cutdown day near, the Jets’ 53-man projection centers Geno Smith as the starter, with Aidan O’Connell viewed as a viable QB2 option and Cade Klubnik likely to wait for waivers. The lineup includes five WRs (Garrett Wilson, Adonai Mitchell, Omar Cooper Jr., Isaiah Williams, Tim Patrick) and four tight ends (Mason Taylor, Kenyon Sadiq, Jeremy Ruckert, Jelani Woods), plus four offensive linemen at tackle and five on the interior line. The defense features a five-man edge group (Ossai, Enagbare, McDonald, David Bailey, Nate Lynn), five linebackers (Davis, Sherwood, Mauigoa, Walker, McCrary-Ball), and six corners with Samuel Womack III pushing for a spot and Mory Bamba on short-term IR. In the secondary, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Dane Belton, Andre Cisco, and Malachi Moore are the safeties (VJ Payne on IR), with Jason Sanders handling kicking. The Jets also eye potential waiver pickups and trades, such as Jarrett Patterson for interior depth and contingency plans around QB2 as rosters tighten.

via Jets X-Factor|

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sports1 month ago•3 min saved

49ers chart their final 53-man roster after Raiders preseason finale

San Francisco closed the preseason with an 18-12 win over the Raiders and now must trim to 53 players by Aug. 30, with injuries and depth decisions shaping the final projection. The 53-man mix centers on QB trio Brock Purdy, Mac Jones and Kurtis Rourke; RBs Christian McCaffrey, Jordan James and Kaelon Black; six receivers led by Deebo Samuel and Mike Evans; tight ends George Kittle, Jake Tonges, Luke Farrell and Brayden Willis; nine offensive linemen including Nugent in the mix; a DL of about 10; five linebackers; five cornerbacks; four safeties; and specialists Jon Weeks, Eddy Pineiro and Corliss Waitman. Nuggets from the piece include Nugent challenging a veteran on the line, Watkins potentially sticking for depth, and the ever-present injury questions that could shift numbers before cutdown day.

via Niners Wire|

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sports1 month ago•8 min saved

Raiders edge toward 53-man roster with final preseason projection ahead of cutdown

Las Vegas Raiders’ final 53-man roster projection is laid out ahead of Aug. 30 cutdown day, updating positions after the latest preseason game against the Texans. The rundown covers QB, RB/FB, WR, TE, OL, DL, LB, CB, S, and specialists, notes Ashton Jeanty’s injury as a potential roster determinant, and suggests the possibility of keeping a sixth receiver or adding a veteran via waivers with several players on the fringe and potential practice-squad candidates.

via Silver And Black Pride|

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sports1 month ago•12 min saved

Bills' Final Cut Showdown: Fringe Players Battle for the 53-Man Roster

Buffalo heads into the final preseason against Pittsburgh with cutdown day on Aug. 30 and a tight 53-man puzzle. The Bills have about 42 roster locks, but roughly a dozen players across offense and defense are fighting for the last 4–5 spots, including guard Ar’maj Reed-Adams, center Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, Chase Lundt, nose tackle DeWayne Carter, defensive tackle Greg Gaines, edge Mike Danna, inside linebacker Keonta Jenkins, and defensive backs Kani Walker, Toriano Pride Jr., Geno Stone and Te’Cory Couch. Some could land on the practice squad or IR; final decisions will hinge on positional needs, special-teams value, and how players perform in the Steelers game.

via The New York Times|

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sports1 month ago•7 min saved

Eagles tighten 53-man roster outlook as Weru earns edge, Lampkin in the mix

With cut-down day looming, this second projection sticks Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, and Cole Payton as the three quarterbacks; a backfield of Barkley, Bigsby, and Will Shipley with Carson Steele possibly earning a surprise roster spot; five wide receivers (DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks, Makai Lemon, Darius Cooper, Hollywood Brown); four tight ends (Goedert, Mundt, Stowers, Latu); nine offensive linemen including Willie Lampkin; six defensive linemen (Jordan Davis, Jalen Carter, Moro Ojomo, Byron Young, Ty Robinson, Uar Bernard); six edge players including Weru; five linebackers; six cornerbacks; three safeties; three specialists. Weru’s strong preseason has him firmly on the roster, Lampkin’s versatility supports his inclusion, and trades or practice-squad moves could still shuffle the final 53.

via PHLY Sports|

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sports1 year ago•7 min saved

Bengals Final 53-Man Roster Predictions and Key Battles

The Cincinnati Bengals are finalizing their roster ahead of the NFL's cut deadline, with key decisions across positions including quarterback, wide receiver, offensive line, and defense, and are monitoring the waiver wire for potential upgrades and depth.

via Cincinnati Bengals|

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sports1 year ago•8 min saved

Patriots Begin New Era with Major Roster Cuts

The article predicts the New England Patriots' 53-man roster after preseason, detailing the players likely to make the team across various positions, including quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end, offensive and defensive lines, linebackers, cornerbacks, safeties, and specialists, based on recent cuts and performances.

via Pats Pulpit|

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