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Roster cuts in the NFL involve teams reducing the number of players on their roster to adhere to the league's limit. Before the regular season begins, typically in late August or early September, all teams can have up to 90 players on their roster. However, they are required to trim it down to a maximum of 53 players.
In previous years, teams had different timelines and steps to gradually reduce the number of players on their rosters to the initial limit of 53 during the preseason.
Earlier, each team had their own specific dates for making these cuts. Recently, during the spring ownership meetings in Phoenix, the league voted on various proposals from teams. One significant change is a revamp of the annual roster cuts process.
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What is the deadline time for NFL teams to cut players?
For the 2023/2024 NFL season, all 32 teams have to trim their rosters from 90 players to 53 by 4:00 p.m. EST on August 29th. The season begins on September 7 when the reigning Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs take on the Detroit Lions.
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What happens to the player who gets cut from any team's roster?
During the roster cuts process, coaches and team management assess the performance and potential of every player on the roster.
Their objective is to create the most formidable roster while adhering to the league's roster and salary cap restrictions.
Players who are cut become free agents, and a few may be signed to the practice squad. Roster cuts are pivotal in molding the team for the regular season and can present a demanding period for players vying for limited roster positions.
Key Dates for the 2023 NFL Season
Let us look at the important dates of the 2023 NFL season:
August
- Aug. 3: Hall of Fame Game, New York Jets vs. Cleveland Browns, Canton, OH
- Aug. 10-13: First Preseason Weekend
- Aug. 17-21: Second Preseason Weekend
- Aug. 24-27: Third Preseason Weekend
- Aug. 29: Prior to 4 p.m., New York time, clubs must reduce rosters to a maximum of 53 players on the Active/Inactive List.
September
- Sept. 3: Final day of preseason training camp for all clubs, as defined in CBA Article 23, Section 10.
- Sept. 7, 10-11: Kickoff weekend
October
- Oct. 1: NFL International Game at Wembley Stadium (London, United Kingdom) Atlanta Falcons vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
- Oct. 8: NFL International Game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London, United Kingdom) Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Buffalo Bills
- Oct. 15: NFL International Game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London, United Kingdom) Baltimore Ravens vs. Tennessee Titans
- Oct. 31: All trading ends for 2023 at 4 p.m., New York time.
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November
- Nov. 5: NFL International Game at Frankfurt Stadium (Frankfurt, Germany) Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs
- Nov. 12: NFL International Game at Frankfurt Stadium (Frankfurt, Germany) Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots
January
- Jan. 6-7: Week 18
- Jan. 13-15: Wild Card Playoff Games
- Jan. 20-21: Divisional Playoff Games
- Jan. 28: AFC and NFC Championship Games
February
- Feb. 4: Pro Bowl Games
- Feb. 11: Super Bowl LVIII, Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas
