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NFL trade and cuts tracker LIVE as 53-man roster deadline arrives
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Key Points:
- The NFL's 53-man roster deadline is at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 30, requiring all 32 teams to reduce their offseason rosters from 90 to 53 players, cutting at least 1,184 players league-wide.
- Many released players may join practice squads or be claimed off waivers by other teams, especially those with four or fewer accrued seasons, providing continued opportunities to develop or play elsewhere.
- Notable players facing uncertain futures include Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy and Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr., both of whom have had challenging recent seasons or are attempting comebacks.
- Several trades have already occurred ahead of the deadline, including the Dolphins trading for Kyle McCord and the Steelers sending Kaleb Johnson to the Packers, with more moves expected as teams finalize their rosters.
- USA TODAY Sports is tracking all player cuts and trades, with many teams yet to announce their final roster decisions as the deadline approaches.
