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NFL Moves Up 53-Man Cutdown Deadline

Published May 28, 2026 · Updated May 29, 2026 · NBC Sports

The NFL has moved up the cutdown deadline to 53 players by two days for the 2024 season.

Teams must trim rosters to 53 players by 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 30, with waiver claims due at 1 p.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 31. The regular season begins Wednesday, Sept. 9—a day earlier than usual—with the Seahawks hosting the Patriots. The 49ers and Rams play in Australia on Thursday, Sept. 10. capturengo.com

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