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2026 NFL preseason roster and injury updates

Overview

As the 2026 NFL preseason concludes, teams have reached the August 30 deadline to finalize their 53-man rosters.

In New York, the Jets significantly reduced their roster by releasing or waiving 32 players, including quarterback Bailey Zappe and defensive tackle Mazi Smith. To address offensive line needs, general manager Darren Mougey acquired center/guard Jordan Meredith from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round pick and a 2029 seventh-round pick. The Jets also placed rookie draft picks Anez Cooper and VJ Payne on injured reserve with a designation to return. Additionally, the team secured kicker Blake Grupe and linebacker Trevin Wallace via waivers, while losing quarterback Brady Cook to the Miami Dolphins.

The Las Vegas Raiders have also finalized their roster, opting to keep quarterback Aidan O’Connell alongside Kirk Cousins and rookie Fernando Mendoza. The team is expected to start Cousins as they manage a young depth chart.

With the initial cuts complete, teams now transition to assembling 16-to-17-man practice squads following the conclusion of the waiver claim period. These squads must adhere to specific eligibility rules regarding accrued experience and must include one mandatory spot for an international player. The Jets have already made practice squad additions, including undrafted running back Al-Jay Henderson and linebacker Troy Reeder.

Entities

Las Vegas Raiders · NFL · Seattle Seahawks · New York Jets · VJ Payne

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] The Las Vegas Raiders kept quarterback Aidan O’Connell on their final 53-man roster. heavy.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Las Vegas Raiders traded interior offensive lineman Jordan Meredith to the New York Jets. www.si.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Raiders plan to start quarterback Kirk Cousins. heavy.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Raiders were required to trim their roster to 53 players by Sunday evening.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Raiders are scheduled to open their regular season against the Miami Dolphins on September 13.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The New York Jets set their initial 53-man roster on Sunday. www.nbcsports.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Anez Cooper and VJ Payne were placed on injured reserve with a return designation. www.nbcsports.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Tre Brown, Chip Trayanum, and Mykal Walker were placed on injured reserve without the possibility of returning this season. www.nbcsports.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Tyler Baron was placed on the physically unable to perform list. www.nbcsports.com

Timeline

12 days ago

[SPORTS] 11 sources
New York Jets finalize 53-man roster and make trade moves
The New York Jets have set their 53-man roster, acquiring Jordan Meredith via trade and making several waiver and practice squad moves following mass roster cuts.
17 days ago

[SPORTS] 20 sources
NFL preseason enters final week ahead of roster cutdowns
NFL teams enter the final week of preseason action, with players competing for limited roster spots ahead of the 53-man cutdown deadline.
20 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
NFL preseason Week 2 highlights roster battles
NFL preseason Week 2 highlights roster battles for the New York Jets, including quarterback depth and wide receiver competitions, as teams prepare for the August 30 roster cut-down deadline.
24 days ago

[SPORTS] 11 sources
NFL preseason updates: Quarterback battles and injury reports
NFL teams are navigating preseason evaluations, quarterback competitions, and injury concerns as they prepare for the 2026 regular season.

Sources

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