The 2024 NFL season will kick off next week as the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs play host to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Sept. 7 (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC), which means teams are cutting their rosters in preparation.
Teams were required to finalize their 53-man rosters by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. With the preseason already in the books, teams began making their 2024 roster cuts over the weekend.
Several notable cuts happened, including the Chiefs parting ways with wide receiver Kadarius Toney and the New England Patriots releasing quarterback Bailey Zappe.
There have also been multiple trades this week, including the Green Bay Packers acquiring quarterback Malik Willis from the Tennessee Titans.
As every team makes cuts official, our NFL Nation reporters will provide live updates on which players didn’t make the roster.
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JAX | KC | LAC | LAR | LV | MIA | MIN
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SEA | TB | TEN | WSH
NFC East
Biggest move: Carl Lawson signed late in training camp to try to land one of the Cowboys’ final pass-rusher roles behind DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons. The veteran has 27 career sacks but did not record one in six games last season for the Jets. He played 13 snaps in the preseason finale but did not register a tackle, pressure or sack. Lawson being released does not mean his time with the Cowboys is done. He could be brought back to the practice squad and elevated to the game-day roster, which is something the Cowboys will consider with linebacker Darius Harris as well. — Todd Archer
Traded: TE Peyton Hendershot
Waived/released: WR Deontay Burnett, OL Cohl Cabral, DB Josh DeBerry, LB Willie Harvey Jr., TE Alec Holler, WR Cam Johnson, LB Jason Johnson, RB Nathaniel Peat, CB Eric Scott Jr., DT Albert Huggins, WR Tyron Billy-Johnson, LB Damien Wilson, DE Carl Lawson, OL Josh Ball, LB Darius Harris, CB Josh Butler, RB Snoop Conner, WR Jalen Moreno Cropper, RB Malik Davis, DT Denzel Daxon, TE Princeton Fant, RB Royce Freeman, CB Kemon Hall, WR Kelvin Harmon, S Emany Johnson, WR Racey McMath, LB Brock Mogensen, DT Justin Rogers, OL Dakoda Shepley, LB Nick Vigil, S Julius Wood.
Waived/injured:WR David Durden, DL Viliami Fehoko Jr., DE Durrell Johnson
Reserve/commissioner exempt: WR CeeDee Lamb
Reserve/suspended: DE Al-Quadin Muhammad
Biggest move: The Eagles are holding onto defensive back James Bradberry IV, at least for now. An All-Pro selection in 2022, Bradberry’s play fell off last season, and he lost his grip on the starting corner spot opposite Darius Slay Jr. With Philadelphia drafting DBs Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean with its first two picks in April’s draft, Bradberry saw the writing on the wall and asked the coaching staff about transitioning to safety. That project has had its ups and downs this summer, leading to questions about whether he’d make the team. Given that the Eagles are on the hook for his salary this season, it might be worth keeping him for depth if they can’t find a trade partner. — Tim McManus
Waived/released: LB Oren Burks, WR John Ross, OL Nick Gates, OL Matt Hennessy, WR Parris Campbell, WR Austin Watkins Jr., WR Griffin Hebert, RB Lew Nichols, OL Max Scharping, CB Parry Nickerson, LB Julian Okwara, OL Brett Toth, QB Will Grier, TE E.J. Jenkins, CB Zech McPhearson, DE Tarron Jackson, S Andre Sam, TE Kevin Foelsch, CB Shon Stephens, OL Jason Poe, OL Gottlieb Ayedze, T Anim Dankwah, RB Tyrion Davis-Price, DT Gabe Hall, WR Jacob Harris, CB Josh Jobe, LB Terrell Lewis, C Dylan McMahon, RB Kendall Milton, DT PJ Mustipher, WR Joseph Ngata, TE Armani Rogers, LB Brandon Smith, S Caden Sterns, T Laekin Vakalahi
Reserve/suspended: TE Albert Okwuegbunam Jr. (IR), WR Ainias Smith (IR), S Sydney Brown (PUP)
NFC North
Biggest move:
After a competitive training camp and preseason battle, it appears that second-year quarterback Hendon Hooker has won the primary backup role behind veteran Jared Goff with the Lions releasing Nate Sudfeld. Although Hooker appeared up and down at times, coach Dan Campbell was encouraged by his performances in the final two preseason games, which ended in come-from-behind victories over the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers. Detroit also released veteran WR Donovan Peoples-Jones, who couldn’t step up to fulfill the role of the big-bodied receiver within the Lions offense. — Eric Woodyard
Waived/released: CB Essang Bassey, WR Daurice Fountain, CB Javelin Guidry, LB Joel Iyiegbuniwe, T Jamarco Jones, WR Tom Kennedy, TE Sean McKeon, S C.J. Moore, DL Pat O’Connor, DL Kyle Peko, WR Donovan Peoples-Jones, QB Nate Sudfeld, LB Ty Summers, LB Mitchell Agude, WR Maurice Alexander, LB Abraham Beauplan, DL Mathieu Betts, G Jake Burton, WR Jalon Calhoun, OL Duke Clemens, LS Scott Daly, WR Kaden Davis, C Kingsley Eguakun, QB Jake Fromm, RB Jake Funk, S Chelen Garnes, CB Steven Gilmore, C Bryan Hudson, RB Jermar Jefferson, RB Zonovan Knight, TE James Mitchell, DL Chris Smith, DL Isaac Ukwu, CB Rachad Wildgoose, TE Shane Zylstra
Reserve/injured: DL David Bada
Reserve/NFI: OL Christian Mahogany
Reserve/injured (designated for return): DL Brodric Martin, CB Emmanuel Moseley
Biggest move: The running back position was going to look different after the Packers signed Josh Jacobs and moved on from Aaron Jones in the offseason. But with AJ Dillon (stinger) placed on injured reserve and not designated to return, the RB2 spot will be between rookie MarShawn Lloyd (who missed much of the preseason because of a hamstring injury) and second-year pro Emanuel Wilson. While nothing is set in stone yet pending waiver additions, veteran Greg Joseph was the last kicker standing in the three-way competition. QB Malik Willis‘ roster spot is pending a physical that he will take upon arrival in Green Bay following the trade from the Titans, but Sean Clifford could be back as the third quarterback (likely on the practice squad) if he clears waivers. — Rob Demovsky
Waived/released: DL Keshawn Banks, K Anders Carlson, QB Sean Clifford, WR Grant DuBose, DL James Ester, CB Gemon Green, K Alex Hale, WR Julian Hicks, G/T Donovan Jennings, S Anthony Johnson Jr., T Caleb Jones, CB Kalen King, RB Nate McCrary, RB Ellis Merriweather, DL Zach Morton, G/T Royce Newman, TE Henry Pearson, QB Michael Pratt, CB Robert Rochell, LB Chris Russell, S Benny Sapp III, DL Keonte Schad, G/C Lecitus Smith, WR Dimitri Stanley, TE Messiah Swinson, T Luke Tenuta, WR Samori Toure, DL Spencer Waege, WR Jalen Wayne, LB Kristian Welch, TE Joel Wilson, LB Christian Young
Waived/injured CB LJ Davis, LB Ralen Goforth
Reserve/injured: DL Jonathan Ford (designated to return), TE Tyler Davis, RB AJ Dillon
Biggest move: Waiving Lewis Cine, their No. 1 pick in the 2022 draft, closing the door on one of the least productive first-round picks in recent memory. Cine managed only 10 defensive snaps in two seasons, in part because of a compound fracture of his left leg in the third game of his rookie season. When he returned in the spring of 2023, he was already a step behind the scheme installed by new defensive coordinator Brian Flores. Cine played in only 10 games over that stretch, finished his second season as the team’s sixth safety and lost any chance he had to move up the depth chart this summer when he was slowed by a lower-body injury. Cine’s departure means that the first two draft picks of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s career (2022 second-round pick Andrew Booth Jr.) have already been cut loose. — Kevin Seifert
Waived/released: OL Henry Byrd, LB Andre Carter II, OL Matthew Cindric, S Lewis Cine, QB Matt Corral, OL Chuck Filiaga, LB Dallas Gant, RB Myles Gaskin, CB A.J. Green III, WR Justin Hall, TE N’Keal Harry, RB Mo Ibrahim, WR Lucky Jackson, WR Jeshaun Jones, TE Neal Johnson, WR Malik Knowles, DL James Lynch, RB DeWayne McBride, DB Bobby McCain, DL Tyler Manoa, OL Doug Nester, RB Kene Nwangwu, LB Owen Porter, TE Sammis Reyes, LB Bo Richter, Tyrese Robinson, DL Jaquelin Roy, OL Spencer Rolland, CB Duke Shelley, WR Thayer Thomas, TE Robert Tonyan, CB Jaylin Williams, DL Jonah Williams, CB Nahshon Wright.
Injured reserve: G Dalton Risner, LB Gabriel Murphy, LB Jordan Kunaszyk.
PUP: TE T.J. Hockenson
NFC South
Biggest move: Not a ton of major moves, but there were some minor surprises, including the Falcons keeping veteran Taylor Heinicke as a third quarterback rather than releasing or trading him. Heinicke himself said during camp he knew that could be a possibility, though he preferred to stay in Atlanta. The team also surprisingly waived wide receiver Chris Blair and cornerbacks Kevin King and Natrone Brooks. Blair was the third-most productive receiver in the league during the preseason (156 yards), and Brooks had 13 tackles and a forced fumble against the Baltimore Ravens two weeks ago. — Marc Raimondi
Waived/released: WR Chris Blair, CB Natrone Brooks, RB Spencer Brown, WR Dylan Drummond, DT Prince Emili, TE John FitzPatrick, WR OJ Hiliare, CB Anthony Johnson, DL Zion Logue, DL LaCale London, WR Jesse Matthews, DL Kehinde Oginni Hassan, CB Jayden Price, OL Andrew Stueber, S Tre Tarpley III, DL Tommy Togiai, RB Carlos Washington Jr., OL Barry Wesley, S Dane Cruikshank, OL Julien Davenport, DL Demone Harris, CB Kevin King, S Milo Eifler, S Josh Thompson, WR Josh Ali, OL Zack Bailey, S Lukas Denis, CB William Hooper, LB Donavan Mutin, LB Storey Jackson, OL Jaryd Jones-Smith, OL John Leglue, QB John Paddock, TE Austin Stogner, S Trey Vaval
Reserve/injured: S DeMarcco Hellams
Biggest move: Releasing wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. shouldn’t come as a complete surprise. Although the 2021 second-round pick had a solid camp, outplaying 2024 first-round pick Xavier Legette, his lack of production the past two seasons and not playing special teams were factors. That David Moore plays special teams and has experience under coach Dave Canales made him more valuable. Although the roster appears stronger than a year ago, it’s far from set. Carolina needs help at outside linebacker and cornerback, as well as depth on the offensive line. Plus, it has the top waiver wire pick. — David Newton
Waived/released: G Jack Anderson, WR Michael Strachan, WR Sam Pinckney, S Rudy Ford, OLB Luiji Vilain, TE Feleipe Franks, RB Jaden Shirden, CB Dicaprio Bootle, QB Jack Plummer, RB Mike Boone, LB Derrick McLendon, WR Terrace Marshall Jr., TE Jordan Matthews, OG Ike Boettger, OLB Kenny Dyson Jr., TE Jacob Hollister, DT Junior Aho, OT Tyler Smith, DT Ulumoo Ale, LB Aaron Beasley, OG Mason Brooks, S Alex Cook, OT Jeremiah Crawford, CB Willie Drew, OT Ricky Lee, CB Quandre Mosely, DT Walter Palmore, CB Chris Wilcox, LB Chandler Wooten, TE Jesper Horsted.
Reserve/injured: RB Jonathon Brooks (PUP/NFI), OLB D.J. Wonnum (PUP), OLB Amare Barno (PUP), CB Dane Jackson (designated for return), S Sam Franklin Jr. (designated for return), LB Tae Davis (season-ending IR), LB Cam Gill (season-ending IR).
Biggest move: The biggest surprise cut was safety Johnathan Abram, who had been battling Jordan Howden and Will Harris for a starting spot. Abram was a key reserve player last year and signed a one-year deal to return last year. The Saints kept promising undrafted rookie wideout Mason Tipton even though he has missed three weeks because of an injury. Veteran punter Lou Hedley was released in favor of Australian rookie punter Matthew Hayball, while second-year kicker Blake Grupe held on to his job over Irish kicker Charlie Smyth, who kicked a 65-yarder in practice toward the end of training camp. — Katherine Terrell
Waived/released: S Johnathan Abram, K Charlie Smyth, S Ugo Amadi, P Lou Hedley, WR Samson Nacua, WR Stanley Morgan Jr., RB James Robinson, WR Equanimeous St. Brown, G Tremayne Anchrum Jr., OT Jesse Davis, LB Andrew Dowell, LB Khaleke Hudson, G/C Shane Lemieux, S Roderic Teamer, CB Joejuan Williams, WR Kevin Austin Jr., S Millard Bradford, WR Shaquan Davis, OL Mark Evans II, TE Mason Fairchild, DT Jack Heflin, G Kyle Hergel, TE Michael Jacobson, DB Shemar Jean-Charles, S Lawrence Johnson, RB Jacob Kibodi, DE Niko Lalos, CB Mac McCain III, LB Monty Rice, LB Mike Rose, LB Isaiah Stalbird
NFC West
Biggest move: The Rams traded inside linebacker Ernest Jones IV, who was entering the final year of his rookie deal, to the Tennessee Titans. The Rams received a 2026 fifth-round draft pick for a 2026 sixth-round pick and Jones. The Rams will need to find a new defensive playcaller, as Jones filled that role. Los Angeles will also have to fill a leadership void, as general manager Les Snead called Jones the “leader of the defense” in January. — Sarah Barshop
Traded: LB Ernest Jones IV
Waived/released: OL AJ Arcuri, OL Justin Dedich, RB Zach Evans, TE Miller Forristall, DB Tanner Ingle, DB Shaun Jolly, TE Nikola Kalinic, DB Cam Lampkin, DL Tuli Letuligasenoa, OL Mike McAllister, DL David Olajiga, WR Xavier Smith, WR Drake Stoops, DB Jason Taylor II, OLB Keir Thomas, OL Zach Thomas, OLB Zach VanValkenburg, WR Sam Wiglusz
Waived/injured: DE Anthony Goodlow
Reserve/injured designated for return: OL KT Leveston, DL Larrell Murchison
Reserve/injured: DB Tre Tomlinson
Reserve/physically unable to perform: TE Tyler Higbee
Reserve/suspended: QB Jimmy Garoppolo, LT Alaric Jackson
AFC East
Biggest move: Unlike the Browns, who kept four QBs on their initial roster in an unconventional move, the Patriots trimmed their group to three by waiving Bailey Zappe. That leaves two rookies on the depth chart behind veteran starter Jacoby Brissett, with No. 3 pick Drake Maye and sixth-rounder Joe Milton III. There’s always the option of adding a more experienced option on the practice squad. In addition, the kicker competition went to veteran Joey Slye over 2023 fourth-round pick Chad Ryland, while the Patriots took the unique approach of keeping seven wide receivers and seven cornerbacks. All eight draft picks made the initial roster. — Mike Reiss
Waived/released: LS Tucker Addington, WR Kawaan Baker, S Joshuah Bledsoe, DE William Bradley-King, DT Josiah Bronson, LB Steele Chambers, OT Kellen Diesch, RB Deshaun Fenwick, OL Liam Fornadel, LB Joe Giles-Harris, RB Kevin Harris, CB Azizi Hearn, OT Zuri Henry, RB Terrell Jennings, LB Kobe Jones, WR Matt Landers, G Atonio Mafi, OLB Christian McCarroll, TE La’Michael Pettway, DT Sam Roberts, OLB Jotham Russell, K Chad Ryland, S A.J. Thomas, C Charles Turner, CB Mikey Victor, CB Shaun Wade, WR David Wallis, TE Jacob Warren, TE Mitchell Wilcox, QB Bailey Zappe
Reserve/injured: OT Calvin Anderson, DT Christian Barmore (designated to return), WR Kendrick Bourne (physically unable to perform), S Marte Mapu (designated to return), G Cole Strange (physically unable to perform), LB Sione Takitaki (physically unable to perform), DT Armon Watts
AFC North
Biggest move: Undrafted linebacker Maema Njongmeta went from an unheralded prospect to someone who earned a spot on the 53-man roster. Njongmeta’s playmaking and production in three preseason games warranted a roster spot after initial cuts. Cincinnati kept five linebackers. Additionally, all 10 of Cincinnati’s draft picks have made the initial roster. — Ben Baby
Waived/released: CB Jalen Davis, QB Logan Woodside, DT Travis Bell, CB Nate Brooks, WR Cole Burgess, OT Devin Cochran, HB Elijah Collins, DT Carlos Davis, DT Domenique Davis, C Nate Gilliam, TE Cam Grandy, LB Devin Harper, LB Shaka Heyward, C Trey Hill, WR Shedrick Jackson, S PJ Jules, WR Kendric Pryor, CB Lance Robinson, DE Justin Blazek, WR Hakeem Butler, RB Noah Cain, OT Jackson Carman, DE Andre Carter, LB Aaron Casey, S Michael Dowell, CB Allan George, WR Kwamie Lassiter II, QB Rocky Lombardi, G Eric Miller, DT Joshua Pryor
Reserve/injured: DE Myles Murphy, P Brad Robbins
Reserve/physically unable to perform: CB DJ Ivey
Biggest move: No major position battles for starting spots took place during training camp, but Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Tyler Huntley competed to be the No. 3 quarterback. In the end, the Browns kept all four quarterbacks, including starter Deshaun Watson and primary backup Jameis Winston, on the initial 53-man roster. Cleveland has had trade talks regarding its backups and the situation remains fluid, a source said. The Browns released veteran running back D’Onta Foreman and kept just two backs on their initial roster, so more shuffling is expected before Week 1. — Daniel Oyefusi
Traded: DL Chris Williams, K Cade York
Waived/released: S Brady Breeze, DL Jowon Briggs, WR Ahmarean Brown, CB Tony Brown II, S Tyler Coyle, WR Jaelon Darden, OL Wyatt Davis, S Chris Edmonds, RB D’Onta Foreman, CB Justin Hardee Sr., K Lucas Havrisik, CB Faion Hicks, LB Landon Honeycutt, OL Germain Ifedi, DL Siaki Ika, LB Caleb Johnson, OL Zack Johnson, DL Sam Kamara, DL Jeremiah Martin, OL Roy Mbaeteka, TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden, LB Marvin Moody, OL Chim Okorafor, WR James Proche II, LB Winston Reid, RB Aidan Robbins, RB Jacob Saylors, LS Rex Sunahara, DL Isaiah Thomas, OL Lorenzo Thompson, TE Treyton Welch, S Chase Williams, WR Michael Woods II
Commissioner’s exempt list: DL Mike Hall Jr.
Reserve/suspended: RB Nick Chubb (PUP), G Michael Dunn (NFI), RB Nyheim Hines (NFI), C Luke Wypler (IR)
Biggest move: The Steelers didn’t have many — if any — surprises in the initial 53-man cutdown. They released WR Quez Watkins, a veteran offseason addition, following a shaky performance as a punt returner in the first preseason game. With Watkins released and WR Dez Fitzpatrick waived, the initial group of wide receivers is Calvin Austin III, Van Jefferson, Scotty Miller, George Pickens and Roman Wilson. The other somewhat surprising move was the team placing rookie DB Ryan Watts on IR without a designation to return. Watts sustained what coach Mike Tomlin called a stinger in the team’s final preseason game and had to be helped off the field. Watts was in the midst of converting to safety after playing cornerback in college. — Brooke Pryor
Waived/released: DB Kiondre Thomas, DL Marquiss Spencer, LB Kyahva Tezino, OL Tyler Beach, OL Devery Hamilton, RB Daijun Edwards, WR Jacob Copeland, WR T.J. Luther, K Matthew Wright, DB Kyler McMichael, OL Anderson Hardy, FB Jack Colletto, WR Quez Watkins, DB Thomas Graham, RB Jonathan Ward, LB Kyron Johnson, LB Luquay Washington, LB Jacoby Windmon, LB Marcus Haynes, DB Zion Gilbert, DL Willington Previlon, DL Jacob Slade, OL Tykeem Doss, OL Joey Fisher, QB John Rhys Plumlee, RB Aaron Shampklin, TE Matt Sokol, TE Rodney Williams, WR Jerry Jenkins, WR Duece Watts, WR Dez Fitzpatrick, RB La’Mical Perine
Reserve/suspended: CB Cameron Sutton
Reserve/injured (designated to return): OL Dylan Cook, LB Jeremiah Moon Reserve/injured: DB Ryan Watts, LB Julius Welschof
Reserve/PUP: LB Cole Holcomb
AFC South
Biggest move: Trading DE Trevis Gipson was a bit of a surprise since the team signed him in the offseason to be a reserve pass rusher behind Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker. But Arik Armstead, whom the team signed three days before Gipson, will rush from outside as well as inside, so that was going to cut into Gipson’s time. — Michael DiRocco
Traded: DE Trevis Gipson
Waived/released: DE Raymond Johnson III, DT Jonathan Marshall, LB Andrew Parker Jr., WR Joseph Scates, DE Breeland Speaks, WR Seth Williams, CB Tevaughn Campbell, WR Denzel Mims, TE Chris Myarick, OL Keaton Sutherland, TE Shawn Bowman. CB Christian Braswell, RB Gary Brightwell, WR Joshua Cephus, DE DJ Coleman, WR Elijah Cooks, CB Erick Hallett II, RB Jalen Jackson, OL Steven Jones, QB E.J. Perry, S Josh Proctor, WR Austin Trammell, OL Darryl Williams, S Adrian Amos, TE Josiah Deguara, S Terrell Edmunds, CB Tre Flowers, DE Joe Gaziano, OL Blake Hance, LB Tanner Muse, CB Amani Oruwariye, OL Tyler Shatley, QB C.J. Beathard (injury settlement)
Waived/injured: TE Patrick Murtagh
Reserve/injured: RB Keilan Robinson, S Andrew Wingard
Reserve/suspended: S Tashaun Gipson Sr.
AFC West
Biggest move: By cutting ties with quarterbacks Carter Bradley, a UDFA who had been with the team the entirety of the offseason program, and veteran Nathan Peterman, who only joined Las Vegas on Aug. 13, the Raiders’ initial 53-man roster has just two QBs on it — new starter Gardner Minshew and Aidan O’Connell, who went 5-5 as a rookie starter last season. Having just a pair of signal-callers gave the Raiders flexibility on their initial roster, but another move would have to be in the cards for Las Vegas. Bradley seems a lock to be signed to the practice squad. — Paul Gutierrez
Waived/released: DE David Agoha, G Clark Barrington, QB Carter Bradley, G Ben Brown, RB Brittain Brown, DT Matthew Butler, WR Terrell Bynum, OT Andrew Coker, TE Cole Fotheringham, DE TJ Franklin, CB Woo Governor, S Jaydon Grant, WR Tulu Griffin, DT Marquan McCall, RB Sincere McCormick, OT Jalen McKenzie, WR Dax Milne, LB Jackson Mitchell, C Will Putnam, S Phalen Sanford, DT Noah Shannon, TE John Samuel Shenker, CB Ja’Quan Sheppard, DE Charles Snowden, OT Dalton Wagner, CB Sam Webb, LB DaShaun White, CB Rayshad Williams, CB Cornell Armstrong, WR Alex Bachman, TE Zach Gentry, WR Jalen Guyton, QB Nathan Peterman, WR Kristian Wilkerson
Waived/injured: OL Corey Luciano, DE Elerson Smith, DE Ron Stone Jr.
Waived/failed physical: LB Darien Butler
Injured reserve/designated to return: S Trey Taylor
