Patriots roster cuts tracker: All of releases ahead of roster deadline
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With training camp and preseason football now in the rearview, the New England Patriots have started the arduous task of cutting their roster down to 53 players.
Building a main roster breaks and makes dreams. As exciting as it is to see unexpected newcomers earn a spot, it's equally disappointing to see others get released. It's a strong reminder of the business side of football, and the Patriots' coaching staff will have its work cut out whittling down the massive roster to 53 players.
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The entire summer of football has come down to this moment.
Who will be the surprise cuts for the Patriots? Will any unexpected names end up making the team who were initially considered long-shot candidates?
We'll be tracking all of the latest roster moves by the Patriots ahead of the 53-man roster cut deadline.
Patriots roster cuts
- TE C.J. Dippre (source)
- OL Darrian Dalcourt (source)
- WR Kyle Dixon (source)
- WR Cameron Dorner (source)
- CB Marcellas Dial Jr. (source)
- OT Lorenz Metz (source)
- LB Riley Wilson (source)
- EDGE Xavier Holmes (source)
- OL JonDarius Morgan (source)
- S Peter Manuma (source)
- S Eric Butler (source)
- WR Nick DeGennaro (source)
- OL Jacob Rizy (source)
- EDGE Amari Gainer (source)
- CB Brandon Crossley (source)
- EDGE Jesse Luketa (source)
When is the roster cut deadline
All NFL teams are expected to be in compliance of the 53-man roster cut deadline by Sunday, August 30, at 6 p.m. ET.
53-man roster projection
Check out our latest 53-man roster projection ahead of the deadline.
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