Every NFL team must cut its roster down to 53 players by the 6:00 PM ET deadline on Sunday, August 30, and this NFL roster cuts tracker breaks down every notable move by team and division as it happens. Recognizable names already on the waiver wire include RB Frank Gore, RB Jaydon Blue, RB Dameon Pierce, QB Will Levis, and WR Mecole Hardman, with dozens more moves rolling in across all 32 teams. Check back throughout the day for live updates as the 2026 NFL roster cuts tracker fills in ahead of kickoff.

AFC North Notable Roster Cuts 2026

Baltimore Ravens Roster Cuts

• WR Cornelius Johnson
• CB Amani Oruwariye
• LB Adisa Isaac
• RB Dontae McMillan

Cincinnati Bengals Roster Cuts

• OT Cody Ford
• QB Josh Johnson
• WR Charlie Jones
• DE Isaiah Foskey
• QB Sean Clifford
• WR Jordan Moore

Cleveland Browns Roster Cuts

• WR Cedric Tillman
• TE Jack Stoll
• TE Dea'Quan Wright
• DT Patrick Jenkins
• CB Tre Avery
• CB Jeremiah McClendon
• S Chris Edmonds
• WR Gage Larvadain
• P Nik Constantinou

Pittsburgh Steelers Roster Cuts

• WR Joaquin Davis
• DB Israel Mukuamu
• TE Jaheim Bell
• LB Elandon Roberts
• RB Travis Homer
• WR Max Hurleman

AFC East Notable Roster Cuts 2026

Buffalo Bills Roster Cuts

• RB Frank Gore
• WR Mecole Hardman
• WR Dante Pettis
• S Geno Stone
• P Mitch Wishnowsky
• WR Trent Sherfield
• CB Toriano Pride Jr.

Miami Dolphins Roster Cuts

• WR Ryan Miller
• WR Tahj Washington
• TE Cole Turner
• G Jamaree Salyer
• WR Terrace Marshall
• WR Theo Wease
• WR Jalen Reagor
• RB Donovan Edwards
• RB Jarquez Hunter
• DE David Ojabo
• S Lonnie Johnson Jr.

New England Patriots Roster Cuts

• WR Kobe Prentice
• RB Hassan Haskins
• RB JaMycal Hasty
• RB Lan Larison
• LB Chad Muma

New York Jets Roster Cuts

• LB Kobe King
• K Cade York
• QB Bailey Zappe
• DT Mazi Smith
• QB Brady Cook
• WR Malik McClain

AFC South Notable Roster Cuts 2026

Houston Texans Roster Cuts

• WR Jha'Quan Jackson
• WR Juwann Winfree
• LB Marte Mapu
• WR Zay Jones
• WR Sterling Shepard
• WR Justin Watson
• QB Brett Rypien
• WR Josh Kelly

Indianapolis Colts Roster Cuts

• CB Mekhi Blackmon
• TE Pharaoh Brown
• WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine-Ikhine
• QB Easton Stick
• RB Ulysses Bentley

Jacksonville Jaguars Roster Cuts

• QB Nick Mullens
• QB Joey Aguilar
• WR Trebor Pena

Tennessee Titans Roster Cuts

• RB D'Ernest Johnson
• QB Will Levis
• QB Hendon Hooker
• WR K.J. Osborn
• RB Michael Carter
• WR Mason Kinsey

AFC West Notable Roster Cuts 2026

Denver Broncos Roster Cuts

• WR Hakeem Butler
• S Taylor Rapp
• TE Lucas Krull
• RB Jaleel McLaughlin
• RB Cody Schrader

Kansas City Chiefs Roster Cuts

• DE Emmanuel Ogbah
• CB Kaiir Elam
• RB Jaydn Ott
• RB Emari Demercado
• WR Jason Brownlee

Las Vegas Raiders Roster Cuts

• WR Noah Brown
• TE Albert Okwuegbunam
• WR Phillip Dorsett
• RB Dare Ogunbowale
• WR Brandon Johnson

Los Angeles Chargers Roster Cuts

• WR Devonte Ross
• QB DJ Uiagalelei
• RB Jaret Patterson

NFC North Notable Roster Cuts 2026

Chicago Bears Roster Cuts

• WR Scotty Miller
• OT Jedrick Wills
• DE Marcus Davenport
• QB Miller Moss
• WR J.P. Richardson

Detroit Lions Roster Cuts

• RB Raheem Blackshear
• WR Cedrick Wilson
• TE Tyler Conklin
• WR Greg Dortch
• QB Luke Altmyer
• WR Malik Cunningham

Green Bay Packers Roster Cuts

• RB Pierre Strong
• RB Damien Martinez
• WR Isaiah Neyor
• TE Thomas Yassmin

Minnesota Vikings Roster Cuts

• CB Dwight McGlothern
• RB Jermar Jefferson
• WR Trayvon Rudolph

NFC East Notable Roster Cuts 2026

Dallas Cowboys Roster Cuts

• WR Denzel Mims
• RB Jaydon Blue
• RB Israel Abanikanda
• RB Phil Mafah
• WR Tyler Johnson
• WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling

New York Giants Roster Cuts

• WR Isaiah Hodgins
• TE Josiah Deguara
• WR Jalin Hyatt
• WR Braxton Berrios
• WR Xavier Gipson
• RB Eric Gray

Philadelphia Eagles Roster Cuts

• S J.T. Gray
• WR Samori Toure
• RB Dameon Pierce
• WR Quez Watkins
• RB Jordan Mims
• WR Britain Covey

Washington Commanders Roster Cuts

• S Will Harris
• WR Van Jefferson
• QB Sam Hartman
• TE Lawrence Cager

NFC South Notable Roster Cuts 2026

Atlanta Falcons Roster Cuts

• LB Channing Tindall
• RB Tyler Goodson
• LB Azeez Ojulari
• WR Dylan Drummond
• TE Nick Muse

Carolina Panthers Roster Cuts

• QB Kyle Trask
• WR Roc Taylor
• WR David Moore
• S Isaiah Simmons
• WR Ja'seem Reed
• TE James Mitchell

New Orleans Saints Roster Cuts

• WR Bub Means
• RB Zamir White
• WR Trey Palmer
• RB CJ Donaldson
• WR Jalen Cropper

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Roster Cuts

• QB Jake Browning
• QB Connor Bazelak
• WR Jha'Quan Jackson

NFC West Notable Roster Cuts 2026

Arizona Cardinals Roster Cuts

• RB Trey Benson*
• QB Kedon Slovis
• RB Evan Hull

Los Angeles Rams Roster Cuts

• WR Tyler Scott
• WR Brennan Presley
• RB Jordan Waters
• WR Alex Bachman

San Francisco 49ers Roster Cuts

• TE Josiah Deguara
• LB Xavier Thomas
• RB Khalil Herbert
• WR Trenton Irwin
• RB Sincere McCormick
• WR Will Pauling

Seattle Seahawks Roster Cuts

• RB Anthony Hankerson
• LB Chris Paul Jr.
• CB Shemar Jean-Charles
• WR Marvin Jones
• RB Justin Jones
• WR Cody White

2026 NFL Roster Cuts FAQ

When is the 2026 NFL roster cut deadline?

All 32 teams must trim their rosters to 53 players by 6:00 PM ET on Sunday, August 30, 2026.

What happens to players who get cut before the deadline?

Waived players with more than four accrued NFL seasons become free agents immediately and can sign with any team; players with fewer than four accrued seasons must first clear waivers, where any team can claim them in reverse order of the prior season's standings. Most cut players are eligible to re-sign with their original team's practice squad if they clear waivers.

What does a * next to a player's name mean on this tracker?

It denotes a player who was waived with an injury designation and has reverted back to that team's injured reserve list rather than becoming a free agent.