Arizona Cardinals, rest of NFL must finalize rosters earlier in 2026
The NFL has announced that teams, including the Arizona Cardinals, must finalize their rosters two days earlier in 2026. The new deadline for cutting down to 53 players is set for August 30, following the preseason finale on August 28. This change aims to provide teams with more time to prepare for the upcoming season.
- ▪The Arizona Cardinals must cut their rosters down to 53 players by 6 p.m. ET on August 30, 2026.
- ▪Previously, the cutdown date was the Tuesday after the final preseason game.
- ▪Teams will have less than 48 hours after their preseason finale to make final roster decisions.
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| Publication time | Thu, 28 May 2026 23:08:05 +0000 |
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