Patriots roster cuts tracker: All the latest moves, news, rumors, and more

With training camp and the NFL preseason wrapped up, the New England Patriots are on to building their initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season.

New England, including the league's other 31 franchises, will need to reduce their rosters from a maximum of 90 to no more than 53 by 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 30. As a result, hundreds of players will hit the waiver wire and the open market over the next few days, including up to 37 Patriots.

In addition to the roster cuts, a multitude of other transactions, ranging from trades, waiver-wire pickups, free-agent signings and players being moved to injury lists, will be made. To not get lost in all the action, we have you covered: welcome to our annual Patriots roster cuts tracker .

Make sure to bookmark and regularly visit this page, where we will compile all the latest news, rumors and instant analysis in one place. For an up-to-date look at the team's roster, please click here . For all the latest odds about the Patriots' 2026 season, head over to Fanduel Sportsbook .

Latest news at the top. The Patriots had 91 players on their roster coming out of their preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns.

Peter Manuma, who was originally signed after a tryout during rookie minicamp, has been waived. | Patriots roster count: 76

Offensive tackle Lorenz Metz has been released. | Patriots roster count: 77

The Patriots waived cornerback Brandon Crossley, who spent much of last season with the team's practice squad. | Patriots roster count: 78

Eric Butler has been waived/injured by the Patriots. | Patriots roster count: 79

Cornerback Marcellas Dial Jr., the last member of the 2024 draft class not including Drake Maye, has been waived. | Patriots roster count: 80

Cameron Dorner, arguably the best of the undrafted rookie receivers this summer, has been waived. | Patriots roster count: 81

JonDarius Morgan, an undrafted rookie offensive lineman, has been waived by the Patriots. | Patriots roster count: 82

Off-ball linebacker Riley Wilson has been cut by the Patriots. | Patriots roster count: 83

Outside linebacker Amari Gainer took to social media to thank the Patriots, indicating that he has been let go. | Patriots roster count: 84

Wide receiver Nick DeGennaro has been informed of his release. | Patriots roster count: 85

Undrafted rookie O-lineman Jacob Rizy, who spent the summer working at center, has been let go. | Patriots roster count: 86

The Patriots have parted ways with three more players. Second-year tight end C.J. Dippre has been waived alongside a pair of undrafted rookies, wide receiver Kyle Dixon end outside linebacker Xavier Holmes. | Patriots roster count: 87

The Patriots have made their first roster cut, parting ways with offensive lineman Darrian Dalcourt. | Patriots roster count: 90

Jacob Rizy, who served as a third-string center in training camp, is a candidate to return to the practice squad. | Report

There is "a strong likelihood" of wide receiver Kyle Dixon returning to the Patriots practice squad if he clears waivers. | Report