Cleveland Browns 53-man roster cuts tracker

August 28, 2026 - 03:57

The Cleveland Browns have until Sunday at 6:00 PM to trim their roster from 80 players down to the league-mandated 53. While the coaching staff has a good idea of the core group, the final few spots are still up for grabs after a shaky preseason. The team is dealing with a few injuries along the offensive line and at linebacker, which could force some tough decisions.

As of now, the locks are mostly on the defensive side, where Myles Garrett and Denzel Ward anchor a unit that should be top tier again. On offense, the starting five up front are set, but the backup tackles are a concern. The Browns are expected to keep three quarterbacks, which means Tyler Huntley likely sticks around as the emergency option behind Deshaun Watson and Jameis Winston.

The real battle is at wide receiver and running back. The team will probably carry six receivers, with the last spot coming down to a special teams contributor versus a raw deep threat. At running back, Jerome Ford is the starter, but the team might only keep three backs, leaving a tough call between a veteran pass blocker and a younger, faster option.

Expect a few surprise cuts, especially if the front office decides to trade a player for a late-round pick instead of just releasing him. The final roster will be announced after the deadline, and the waiver wire will be busy Monday morning as the Browns look to add depth at cornerback and defensive tackle. Check back here for updates as names start to leak out.