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Last updated: August 31, 2026, 7:18 AM ET

Roster Cuts & Trades

The NFL's cut-down deadline arrived Sunday at 6 p.m. ET, and teams across the league made their final roster trims as all 32 franchises set their initial 53-man squads. The Steelers made a notable decision to keep all four quarterbacks, with Mason Rudolph, Will Howard and Drew Allar securing spots behind starter Aaron Rodgers, a sign of confidence in the team's QB room. The Titans parted ways with former starter Will Levis, waiving the quarterback after an injury-plagued tenure in Tennessee.

The Browns opted to keep three quarterbacks — Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders and rookie Taylen Green — while placing Dillon Gabriel on injured reserve with a back injury and designating him to return, a move that shapes their QB room heading into the season. In Tampa Bay, an undrafted rookie free agent earned a significant promotion, as the Buccaneers named Jalon Daniels their backup quarterback over Jake Browning, per a league source, giving the undrafted rookie the QB2 role.

The Dolphins made several moves, releasing linebacker Tyrel Dodson after two seasons, a confirmed roster move from a source. Miami also acquired quarterback Kyle McCord, adding McCord as their QB2 in a trade with the Packers, and shipped Quinn Ewers to Jacksonville, as Ewers completed 66.3% of his passes in four games last season and the Jaguars landed him for a 2028 sixth-round pick.

Notable Moves & Transactions

The Falcons bolstered their defensive line by trading for defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr., a trade confirmed by sources in a deal with the Bears. Dallas upgraded its offensive line, acquiring 2023 first-round pick Broderick Jones from Pittsburgh, sending a 2027 third- and sixth-round pick to the Steelers in a trade for the tackle alongside a fourth-round pick in 2027 for the Cowboys. The Panthers added veteran inside linebacker Bobby Okereke, an agreement reported by sources on a one-year deal over the weekend.

The Bills released returner and wide receiver Malcolm Hardman Jr. and punter Mitch Wishnowsky, a pair of roster cuts confirmed by sources lasted The Giants added defensive tackle CJ Okoye, sending a 2028 seventh-round pick to the Ravens and reuniting the 24-year-old with head coach John Harbaugh. Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. earned a spot on the Giants' initial 53-man roster after a season out of the NFL, securing his return to the league.

Injuries & Legal Matters

Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet remains on the Physically Unable to Perform list, meaning he will miss at least Seattle's first four games, a roster update from the team. The Eagles placed outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard on the initial 53-man roster, as he recovers from a pec injury, with Philadelphia finalizing their roster around his availability.

The NFL placed Packers running back Josh Jacobs on the commissioner exempt list, a league decision announced after he was charged with two misdemeanors. Packers coach Matt LaFleur addressed Jacobs' future Friday, saying he fully anticipated the running back being with the team. Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper was also placed on the exempt list, a decision from the NFL following his arrest.

Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen was arrested early Sunday morning on drunken driving charges, an arrest reported Sunday and to the roster tracker, the tracking moves continues to follow all releases, trades, signings and practice squad additions.

Sack Race & Pass Rushers

Myles Garrett's torrid pace up the all-time sack list paces seven active players, as Garrett and Aaron Donald are redefining the sack record books. Donald's return from retirement has the Rams eyeing a Super Bowl run, and his presence raises pressing questions about the Rams' defensive ceiling. Seth Walder projects Aidan Hutchinson toppling Garrett for the sack crown, with the projected sack leaders featuring Micah Parsons.

Fantasy & Previews

Adam Schefter's cheat sheet is back, featuring his favorite picks, as he highlights players to target. Michael F. Florio shares his breakout players who could lead fantasy managers to titles, identifying potential league winners.

Weekly Wrap

Six NFL teams are using GoPro cameras on their quarterbacks, as teams adopt the new technology. New England kicks off their season in Seattle, and whether Drake Maye's lack of preseason action matters for Week 1 looms. The LaFleur brothers are now the league's newest brother head coaches, with a Lambeau reunion, a journey that began with their shared football bond.

Rosters & Beyond

The Packers are keeping four quarterbacks on their initial roster, with Mason Rudolph, Will Howard and Drew Allar behind Rodgers, a QB room depth. The Titans waived former starter Will Levis, with waiving the quarterback after injury issues. The Browns

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Sack Race & Perceptions

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Games & Wrap-up

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