NFL teams are finalizing their 90-man training camp rosters down to the 53-player limit for the regular season, with the official cutdown deadline set for 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. While many players will be placed on waivers, making them available to other teams, veteran players can become free agents as soon as they are released. Some players will go to injured reserve or other non-53-man lists.
Here are the latest 53-man roster moves reported ahead of the deadline:
– Lions waiver of quarterback Hendon Hooker
– Bengals release defensive tackle Taven Bryan
– Chiefs cut Bailey Zappe
– Saints release Cam Akers and waive 13 others on August 25
– Eagles waive Kenyon Green after acquiring him in a trade involving C.J. Gardner-Johnson
– Patriots waive Layden Robinson amid concerns over their 2024 draft class
– Eagles trade Darian Kennard to the Packers
– Jaguars trade Fred Johnson to the Eagles
– Cowboys cut La’el Collins
– Vikings cut Brett Rypien
– Commanders trade Brian Robinson to the 49ers
– Eagles waive Dorian Thompson-Robinson
– Vikings trade Sam Howell to the Eagles and sign Carson Wentz
– Jets trade Derrick Nnadi to the Chiefs
– Buccaneers cut Shilo Sanders
– Eagles waive Lewis Cine
What this means for teams and players:
– The pace of moves underscores teams’ focus on depth, versatility, and special teams as they pare rosters to 53.
– Veterans who clear waivers can explore free agency quickly, while younger players and mid-round picks are often kept on practice squads or given opportunities to make the roster through special-teams roles or positional battles.
– Trade activity highlights how teams are reallocating assets to address needs at quarterback, edge/rush, and the secondary, among other spots.
A few extra notes for readers:
– The cut deadline is a key milestone that triggers a flurry of activity across the league as rosters are finalized for the regular season.
– Fans tracking fantasy implications or dynasty values should monitor waiver wire availability and any subsequent practice squad announcements.
Overall, while roster turnover may feel stressful for some players, it marks the official transition from training camp competition to the daily grind of the regular season, with fresh opportunities for players to prove their value on game days.