Both Pete Carroll and Tom McMahon stated that special teams would play a factor in who would make the 53-man roster, and Dylan Laube is the greatest example of that notion. The second-year player is one of four running backs to make the initial 53-man roster, however he carved a niche on special teams that could help him see the …
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Analyzing Chargers’ initial 53-man roster: Unfinished product includes no long snapper
The Los Angeles Chargers announced their initial 53-man roster Tuesday, following the cutdown deadline. Emphasis on initial. The roster feels incomplete, and additional moves are likely ahead for coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz. They do not have a full-time long snapper on the roster. They only have eight rostered offensive linemen — and that is after making …
Read More »Dallas still ‘open for business’ after making initial list
FRISCO — The deadline has passed and now the initial 53-man roster has been set for the Dallas Cowboys. Well, the initial one. Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said on Tuesday that the team is always “open for business” when it comes to potentially improving their team. He called the waiver wire process, which will close at 11 a.m. on …
Read More »Buffalo Bills release initial 53-man roster after making final cuts
Orchard Park, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills made their final cuts on Tuesday to get their roster down to the 53-player requirement by the 4 p.m. deadline. One of the biggest stories of training camp was the sensational play of third-year wide receiver Tyrell Shavers. The 26-year-old closed out the preseason with a remarkable one-handed touchdown catch last week against …
Read More »Packers roster breakdown: 2 surprises and 6 other observations from initial 53
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Packers announced their initial 53-man roster Tuesday afternoon, emphasis on “initial” since it could change as soon as Wednesday afternoon. Here are seven observations from the squad. Any surprises? The only moderate surprises when it comes to cuts were those of cornerback Kalen King and linebacker Kristian Welch. King, a 2024 seventh-round pick, stood out …
Read More »5 takeaways from Browns’ initial 53-man roster: Dan Labbe
Browns rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel is No. 2 on the depth chart.John Kuntz, cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Browns cut down to their initial 53-man roster on Tuesday, adding some clarity at quarterback and kicker and hanging onto a few undrafted free agents. There’s always an emphasis on the word “initial” with this cut-down because there will be changes over …
Read More »First look at the Broncos’ 2025 initial 53-man roster
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The initial 53 is set. Following a series of roster moves, the Broncos have their initial 53-man roster in place for the 2025 season. The initial 53-man roster features 24 players on offense, 26 on defense and three specialists. Six of Denver’s seven 2025 draft picks made the roster, and the Broncos’ rich tradition of undrafted rookies …
Read More »Eagles announce initial 53-man roster for 2025 season
INITIAL 53-MAN ROSTER *Players listed in alphabetical order Sam Howell, Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee Saquon Barkley, A.J. Dillon, Will Shipley, Ben VanSumeren (FB) A.J. Brown, Darius Cooper, Jahan Dotson, John Metchie III, DeVonta Smith Grant Calcaterra, Dallas Goedert, Kylen Granson Landon Dickerson, Fred Johnson, Lane Johnson, Cam Jurgens, Drew Kendall, Jordan Mailata, Matt Pryor, Tyler Steen, Brett Toth, Trevor Keegan, …
Read More »Position-by-position breakdown of the Raiders’ initial 53-man roster for 2025 season
The Las Vegas Raiders finalized their transactions for their initial 53-man roster. It must be noted that this is their initial roster; changes are expected weekly – if not daily – as players are constantly being evaluated. With that said, take a look at who makes up the Silver and Black’s position groups going into the 2025 regular season (players …
Read More »Brian Schottenheimer discusses Cowboys initial 53-man roster
FRISCO, Texas – The Cowboys and the other 31 teams across the NFL cut their rosters down to 53 players on Tuesday ahead of the 2025 regular season. It’s one of the most difficult days of the year for teams, coaches and players alike, as thousands of players around the league end up being waived or released, although some can …
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