What happened: The preseason has concluded, sending released players onto the waiver wire. Clubs can continue adjusting their initial rosters as claims and subsequent transactions are processed.
Why it matters: The next moves will determine which players fill remaining depth-chart needs before the 2026 season opens. Practice squads will also provide a path back for players released in the cutdown.
By the numbers: Each club reduced its roster from up to 90 players to 53, a league-wide reduction of up to 1,184 roster spots.
What to watch: Watch for waiver claims and practice-squad signings as teams set their opening-week personnel.