2026 NFL roster cuts: Biggest moves, more for all 32 teams
Sunday was the deadline for NFL teams to finalize their 53-man rosters ahead of the 2026 season. We have full lists of cuts and big moves for all 32.
Texans place Dell on IR as WR out at least four weeks
Tank Dell was placed on injured reserve Sunday as the team made its 53-man roster cuts, and the WR won't be eligible to return to action until Week 5.
Steelers keep QBs Rudolph, Howard, Allar on roster behind Rodgers
The Steelers are keeping four quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster, with Mason Rudolph, Will Howard and Drew Allar earning spots behind starter Aaron Rodgers.
Falcons add DT Dexter in trade with Bears
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to acquire defensive tackle Gervon Dexter in a trade with the Chicago Bears.
NFL stars who unretired: Aaron Donald joins Deion Sanders
From Randall Cunningham to Bronko Nagurski to Jason Witten, here are the top players who came back for more.
Browns keep three QBs on roster, put Gabriel (back) on IR
Cleveland placed Dillon Gabriel on injured reserve and designated him to return with a back injury, and will carry Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders and rookie Taylen Green as the quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster.
Report: OBJ earns spot on Giants’ 53-man roster
Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is making the Giants' initial 53-man roster after a season out of the NFL, sources told ESPN.
What does Donald’s return mean for Rams?
After two seasons of retirement, Aaron Donald is back with his Rams with eyes on the Super Bowl. Can he help them get there?
Donald joins other notable names to return from extended absences
Aaron Donald is returning to the Rams after stepping away from the game -- and he's not the first sports star to come back from a lengthy break.
Report: Cowboys to waive second-year RB Blue
The Dallas Cowboys are waiving running back Jaydon Blue, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Donald ending retirement to return to Rams for 2026 season
Aaron Donald has returned to the Los Angeles Rams, ending his retirement after 2 1/2 years to join Myles Garrett on their defensive line.
Report: Titans waive former starting QB Levis
The Titans are waiving quarterback Will Levis, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Report: Broncos OLB Cooper placed on exempt list
The NFL is placing Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper on the commissioner exempt list following a pair of arrests earlier this summer on domestic violence charges.
Packers RB Jacobs placed on commission exempt list
NFL is placing Packers running back Josh Jacobs on the commissioner exempt list, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday.
Report: Packers acquire RB Johnson in trade with Steelers
The Packers added some depth at running back by trading for former third-round pick Kaleb Johnson on Sunday ahead of final roster cuts
Report: Dolphins acquire QB McCord in trade with Packers
The Dolphins acquired quarterback Kyle McCord in a trade with the Packers on Sunday, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Report: Dolphins releasing ex-starting LB Tyrel Dodson
The Dolphins are releasing linebacker Tyrel Dodson, a source confirmed Sunday to ESPN, after two seasons with the team.
Report: Bucs tab undrafted rookie Daniels as backup QB
The Buccaneers have decided that Jalon Daniels, an undrafted rookie free agent, will be their backup quarterback to start the season, a source told NFL Network.
Report: Falcons add DL Dexter Sr. in trade with Bears
The Falcons traded for defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. in a deal with the Bears, sources told ESPN.
As NFL roster deadline nears, several teams make trades
Several NFL teams began trimming their rosters by making trades. They have to be down to 53 players from 90 before 6 p.m. ET Sunday.
Colts WR Allen arrested on drunken driving charges
Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen was arrested early Sunday morning on drunken driving charges.
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