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The Denver Broncos will make roster cuts earlier than usual this year.
The NFL used to have a 53-man roster deadline on the Tuesday following the final preseason games of the summer. Had that trend continued in 2026, Denver's cuts would have been due by Tuesday, Sept. 1, following their preseason finale on Friday, Aug. 28.
This year, the NFL's deadline will be Sunday, Aug. 30, at 4:00 p.m. MT (6:00 p.m. ET). That will be two days after the Broncos' final preseason game. Waiver claims for players cut by other teams will be due on Monday, Aug. 31.
Denver currently has 91 players on the roster, so the club will have to make at least 38 moves between now and Aug. 30. After setting the initial 53-man roster and making waiver claims, the Broncos will build a 16-player practice squad (or a 17-player practice squad if they include an international player).
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The NFL used to have a 53-man roster deadline on the Tuesday following the final preseason games of the summer. Had that trend continued in 2026, Denver's cuts would have been due by Tuesday, Sept. 1, following their preseason finale on Friday, Aug. 28.
This year, the NFL's deadline will be Sunday, Aug. 30, at 4:00 p.m. MT (6:00 p.m. ET). That will be two days after the Broncos' final preseason game. Waiver claims for players cut by other teams will be due on Monday, Aug. 31.
Broncos offseason dates
- OTAs: June 2-4; June 9-11
- Mandatory minicamp: June 16-18
- Training camp: Expected to begin late July
- Preseason games: Aug. 14, Aug. 21, Aug. 28
Denver currently has 91 players on the roster, so the club will have to make at least 38 moves between now and Aug. 30. After setting the initial 53-man roster and making waiver claims, the Broncos will build a 16-player practice squad (or a 17-player practice squad if they include an international player).
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This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: NFL news: Deadline moved up for 53-man roster cuts this summer
Continue reading...
