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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 31, 2026Miami-Dade

NFL teams finalize 53-player rosters and execute multiple trades

NFL teams reduced their active rosters from 90 to 53 players by the league-mandated deadline, resulting in over 1,100 players being waived. Simultaneously, several teams completed trades to adjust depth charts and acquire draft capital.

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Why It Matters

The roster deadline determines which players remain employed by NFL teams and eligible to play in the upcoming season, while trades shift personnel across the league.

Key Facts

  • NFL teams were required to reduce rosters from 90 to 53 players by 6 p.m. EDT.
  • More than 1,100 players were waived across the league.
  • The Tennessee Titans waived quarterback Will Levis.
  • The New York Giants retained wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
  • Malik Willis signed a three-year, $67.5 million contract with the Dolphins in March.
  • The Dolphins acquired quarterback Kyle McCord from the Green Bay Packers for a 2028 sixth-round pick.
  • The Cardinals acquired tight end Hunter Long and a 2028 seventh-round pick from the Jaguars for a 2028 sixth-round pick.
  • The Colts acquired center Sedrick Van Pran-Granger and a 2027 seventh-round pick from the Bills for a 2027 sixth-round pick.
  • The Bears acquired a 2027 fifth-round pick and defensive back Clark Phillips III from the Falcons for defensive lineman Gervon Dexter.
  • The 49ers acquired center Jarrett Patterson from the Texans for a 2027 seventh-round pick.
  • The Packers acquired tight end Mark Redman from the Rams for a 2028 seventh-round pick.
  • The Jets acquired offensive lineman Luke Meredith and a 2029 seventh-round pick from the Raiders for a 2027 sixth-round pick.

Who's Mentioned

personOdell Beckham Jr.“Wide receiver retained by the New York Giants”personMalik Willis“Dolphins quarterback who signed a $67.5 million contract”personRobert Saleh“Titans coach”personWill Levis“Quarterback waived by the Tennessee Titans”organizationNFL“Professional football league”