NFL 53-Man Roster Cuts: Biggest Moves From All 32 Teams
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- Cowboys released second-year running back Jaydon Blue as teams reached the 53-man deadline ahead of the Sept. 9 opener between the Seahawks and Patriots
- Dolphins traded QB Quinn Ewers to Jacksonville and acquired QB Kyle McCord after an "untenable" preseason from their backup group, while releasing linebacker Tyrel Dodson to clear a starting role for second-round pick Jacob Rodriguez
- Colts retained QB Anthony Richardson Sr. and acquired C Sedrick Van Pran-Granger from Buffalo via a late-round pick swap after at least five errant snaps from backup centers in one preseason game against the Lions
- Browns placed QB Dillon Gabriel on injured reserve/designated to return after a back injury in the preseason finale against New England, avoiding a cut or trade of their rookie quarterback
- Steelers activated CB Joey Porter Jr. off PUP after an extension stalemate, giving the organization a two-week window to negotiate before contract talks pause for the season
- Patriots made straightforward cuts but placed OLB Harold Landry III on PUP, special teams captain Brenden Schooler on NFI, and OT Marcus Bryant on IR — each missing at least the first four games
- Bengals waived return man Charlie Jones, a 2023 fourth-round pick who had scored a return touchdown in each of the last three seasons, after he failed to carve out an offensive role
Why it matters: Backup-quarterback instability drove major trade activity for the Dolphins and Colts, while the Browns and Patriots shelved injured starters who will now miss at least four games. The Steelers face a hard two-week window to extend Joey Porter Jr. before contract talks freeze for the season, giving Sunday's quiet moves significant roster-building weight into September.
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