Latest roster moves for NFL teams, including cuts and waiver claims

The 2023 NFL preseason has concluded, and the focus now shifts to the regular season. As we approach the opening game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions on Thursday, September 7th, there are still some last-minute roster adjustments taking place across all teams.

By 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, all teams were required to reduce their rosters from 90 players to 53 players. This season marks the introduction of a single cutdown day, unlike the previous year when rosters were trimmed to 85 players after the first preseason game, then to 80 after the second, and finally to 53 after the third game.

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In addition to the 53-man roster, teams can maintain a practice squad of 16 players, including a minimum of 10 players who have participated in two or fewer NFL seasons. Although practice squad players can be signed by other teams for their 53-man roster, they cannot be signed directly to another practice squad.

Following the cutdown deadline, teams now have the opportunity to claim waived players from other teams. Notably, several prominent names became available due to the cuts, so it remains to be seen if other teams will seize this opportunity. The waiver order is determined by the same order as the 2023 NFL Draft.

To help our readers keep track of these developments, we have gathered all the latest action across the league to make it easier to follow along.

Kupp is day-to-day due to a hamstring injury

Cooper Kupp of the Rams is listed as day-to-day due to a hamstring injury. Rams’ head coach Sean McVay mentioned that there has been a setback with Kupp’s hamstring, and his status will be evaluated on a daily basis.

Fields and Moore named team captains for the Bears

Among the Bears, quarterback Justin Fields and wide receiver DJ Moore are among the team captains selected for the 2023 season. Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and safety Eddie Jackson are the other two captains, as voted by the Bears’ players. Head coach Matt Eberflus also stated that there will be an additional honorary captain each week, similar to last season.

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Watson elected team captain for the Browns

Deshaun Watson, the quarterback for the Browns, has been chosen as a team captain for the upcoming season. Browns’ coach Kevin Stefanski revealed this announcement, noting that Watson wasn’t a captain in his first season with the team. Watson’s designation as a captain comes after his Browns debut in December, following an 11-game suspension. The Browns acquired Watson in March 2022, securing him as their quarterback for both the present and the future.

Peterman has been added to the Bears’ 53-man roster as a QB

The Bears have made adjustments to their 53-man roster by adding veteran quarterback Nathan Peterman. This move raises questions about the backup quarterback position as the team considers various options, possibly including more experienced quarterbacks due to the injuries experienced by Justin Fields in his initial two seasons.

Dolphins and fullback Alec Ingold have reached a 3-year agreement

The Dolphins have reached an agreement with fullback Alec Ingold on a three-year extension worth up to $17.2 million, as confirmed by a league source.

Broncos have placed three players on injured reserve

The Broncos have placed safety P.J. Locke, defensive back K’Waun Williams, and offensive lineman Alex Palczewski on short-term reserve due to ankle and hand injuries. Consequently, they will miss the first four games of the season. In corresponding moves, the Broncos have brought back three veterans - nose tackle Mike Purcell, defensive back Fabian Moreau, and offensive lineman Quinn Bailey - to the active roster.

Rookie cornerback Riley Moss was not placed on IR, indicating the team’s expectation of his swift return from a core muscle injury that kept him out of training camp.

Bills have made additions to their practice squad

Former Bills guard Nick Broeker has joined the Texans, and the Bills have made additional adjustments to their practice squad.

Vikings have signed T.J. Hockenson to a contract extension

Tight end T.J. Hockenson has agreed to a contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings.

Dolphins RB Jeff Wilson Jr. heads to IR

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. will begin the season on the injured reserve list due to an undisclosed injury, resulting in his absence for at least four games.