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One of the most bittersweet days in professional sports is when NFL teams cut their rosters from 90 to the initial 53-man roster. The important word there is initial. An NFL roster is never truly final, as we will see today. Teams have practice squads they will fill with players who were cut. Teams also […]
His return raised expectations and shortened betting odds.
At long last, it’s game week! Kicking off the final week of off-season content, the BSD Masthead gave their thoughts on how they see the Lions’ first season under Matt Campbell shaking out. Let’s see what they have to say! Chris: 8-4 The Lions start out 3-0 in the non-conference, breaking in the new players […]
Vikings safety Jacob Thomas and Titans guard Fernando Carmona highlight the NFL's highest-graded rookies at the conclusion of the 2026 preseason.
The Chiefs can take advantage of their improved waiver position by adding promising depth at three positions of need.
The Cincinnati Bengals did so much to improve their defense this offseason. They went out and added quality defensive linemen across the board, as well as safety Bryan Cook. The one level of the defense they never meaningfully touched was the linebacker position. Well, they now at least will have a chance to add some proper depth […]
Toledo Mud Hens 10, St. Paul Saints 6 (box) Toledo scored 10 runs across the fourth and fifth innings to secure a 4-2 series victory. Jace Jung delivered the biggest swing with his 20th home run of the season, a grand slam that gave him five RBI. Riley Greene started in left field for his […]
The latest On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs revealed the initial 53-man roster, subject to change by the time Week 1 arrives. On Monday, after Noon Arrowhead time, waived players who were unclaimed will become eligible to sign to the practice squad. The Chiefs have 16 spots to fill. Andrew Armstrong and 8 more roster […]
The countdown to Week 1 is on. At RotoBaller HQ, we have more middle-round targets for fantasy managers to consider selecting for their upcoming drafts. Today, we wrap the series with our middle-round fantasy quarterback (QB) sleepers and draft values for the 2026 season. If you miss out on Josh Allen, Drake Maye, or Lamar […]
With three weeks and the Hall of Fame Game in the books, we have 49 games of data from the month of August. With that in mind, we’re digging into the grades of every team in the NFL to highlight its highest-graded player in preseason.
Sunday was the deadline for NFL teams to cut their rosters down from the preseason 90 to the regular season 53. Reports on the Carolina Panthers’ cuts were kind of hard to come by at times, but we eventually got a full 53 man roster, and there were a handful of surprises. On Saturday, we […]
Here at Cat Scratch Reader we have counted down the final 100 days leading up to the Carolina Panthers season opener for at least the past ten years. We’ve always done this by highlighting the current player on the roster whose jersey number matches the day on the countdown. This year, we decided to change […]
This offseason, Pittsburgh Steelers fans have debated whether the team should keep four quarterbacks on its 53-man roster. But Pittsburgh isn’t the only team in the league that had to make that decision. In the Steelers’ own division, the Cleveland Browns had to make some moves in their quarterback room. Taylen Green, a rookie sixth-round […]
A look at some Dallas Cowboys players who made the initial 53-man roster, but may not last until Week 1.
Throwing for 4,000 yards is the standard for upper-echelon quarterbacks in the NFL. Much like 1,000-yard seasons are the standard for running backs and wide receivers, 4,000-yard seasons from quarterbacks are indicative of a solid-to-great season. Players such as Joe Burrow, Patrick Mahomes II, and Josh Allen regularly achieve the feat. Behind them is often […]
Following Sunday night's 53-man roster cutdown deadline, 10 players are currently available that the New York Jets should either claim off waivers or sign.
The Miami Dolphins have a lot to chew on over the next 24 hours as they wait for waivers to process, but in some cases, they don't have to wait.
Indianapolis Colts rookie running back Seth McGowan is making a strong case to play a significant role behind Jonathan Taylor, even ahead of DJ Giddens.
Brett Veach's decisions while paring down the Chiefs' roster from 90 to 53 yielded several winners and a few losers in the process.
Entering roster cutdown day with 73 players on their active roster, the New England Patriots made 18 cuts and placed two players on short-term injured reserve to form their initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season. The path to the opening roster was different for every player, however. Some foundational pieces including, Christian Gonzalez and […]
Cut down day is a busy day for not only the Chicago Bears but all of the NFL, as teams have to get down to the 53-man roster limit. Today many of the unemployed players will find homes on practice squads around the league. The initial Chicago Bears roster will definitely change over the next […]
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The Cleveland Browns released wide receiver Cedric Tillman. In a corresponding move, Cleveland claimed cornerback Mekhi Blackmon off waivers from the Indianapolis Colts. Tillman was set to earn $3.6 million in the final year of his rookie contract before the release. As a player with fewer than four accrued seasons, he's now subject to waivers rather than becoming an immediate free agent. Two Rookies Made Him Expendable The move goes back to Cleveland's draft investment at the positi...
The Buffalo Bills released wide receiver and returner Mecole Hardman Jr. Hardman was one of 13 players let go in that round, a group that also included veteran punter Mitch Wishnowsky. Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Hardman's release comes down largely to a lost battle at punt returner. Running back Ray Davis had been given increasing opportunities to field punts throughout camp, and receiver Trent Sherfield's strong performance in Buffalo's preseason finale against Cleveland further squeezed...
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