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Former Eagles roster cuts and practice squad tracker

Philadelphia Eagles’ massive cut of 16 players sends fans and fringe players into a race for the remaining roster spots.

By · Published August 31, 2026 at 14:41 UTC · Updated August 31, 2026 at 15:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: The News Journal · Yahoo Sports · Bleeding Green Nation · Athlon Sports · The Charlotte Post · Sports Illustrated · Packers Wire · Northeast Times.

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The brief

Fans and fringe roster players feel the pressure as the Philadelphia Eagles rush to lock down their 53‑man roster before the league deadline. The recent cutting of sixteen players leaves a scramble for spots on the practice squad, while supporters worry about the impact on team depth and season prospects. The cuts stem from the league’s final‑roster deadline, with general manager Howie Roseman accelerating decisions to meet the 53‑player threshold.

Eagles cuts were reported by the Northeast Times and mirrored in a practice‑squad tracker compiled by The News Journal and Bleeding Green Nation, which list signings, waivers and new additions. Simultaneously, the Packers executed three trades and the Steelers released Kaleb Johnson, underscoring the league‑wide roster churn. Evidence from the trackers shows several newly signed players filling the void left by the cuts, while the Panthers’ six survivors of final cuts were highlighted by Sports Illustrated.

Packers Wire detailed the compensation involved in the three trades, and Yahoo Sports noted the uncertainty surrounding Josh Jacobs that prompted depth moves. With the deadline hours away, the final composition of the Eagles’ roster remains an open question for fans and analysts alike.

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How many players did the Eagles cut?

The Eagles cut sixteen players.

Which other teams made notable roster moves?

The Packers completed three trades, the Steelers released Kaleb Johnson, and the Panthers had six players survive final cuts.

What sources track the Eagles’ practice‑squad changes?

The News Journal and Bleeding Green Nation maintain a practice‑squad tracker that lists signings, waivers and roster updates.

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