NFL moves up date of the cutdown deadline to 53 players
The NFL has announced that the cutdown deadline for teams to finalize their rosters to 53 players has been moved up by two days. This year's deadline is set for 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, August 30. The regular season will begin on September 9, with the Seahawks facing the Patriots.
- ▪The cutdown deadline has been moved up by two days compared to previous years.
- ▪Teams must reach the 53-player limit by 6 p.m. ET on August 30.
- ▪The NFL season will start on September 9, a day earlier than usual.
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