Training camp and preseason are in the books, now the New England Patriots are on to building a first 53-man team of the 2025 season.
By 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Aug. 26, New England and the league’s other 31 clubs will have to reduce their rosters from a maximum of 90 to no more than 53. This means that hundreds of players are about to hit waivers and the open market over the next few days, including up to 38 Patriots.
Besides a boatload of cuts, there also will be plenty of other transactions ranging from trades, to waiver wire pickups, to free agent signings, to players being moved to injury lists. To not get lost in all the action, we have you covered: welcome to our annual Patriots Roster Cuts Tracker.
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QB Ben Wooldridge: Waived | Analysis
RB Micah Bernard: Waived | Analysis
RB Shane Watts: Waived | Analysis
WR Phil Lutz Jr.: Waived | Analysis
TE Jaheim Bell: Waived | Analysis
TE Cole Fotheringham: Waived | Analysis
OL Sidy Sow: Waived | Analysis
OL Layden Robinson: Waived/Injured
OL Tyrese Robinson: Waived | Analysis
DT Kyle Peko: Released | Analysis
DT Philip Blidi: Waived | Analysis
LB Monty Rice: Released | Analysis
LB R.J. Moten: Waived | Analysis
CB Jordon Polk: Waived | Analysis
CB Isaiah Bolden: Waived | Analysis
Latest news at the top. The Patriots had 91 players on their roster coming out of their preseason finale against the Giants, including roster-exempt international player David Olajiga.
8/24: The Patriots have released offensive lineman Layden Robinson with an injury designation. If he passes through waivers unclaimed, he will revert to the team’s injured reserve. | Patriots roster count: 76 (23 to 53)
8/22: Head coach Mike Vrabel announced a series of moves during a press conference on Friday. In total, 14 players had been let go by the team: quarterback Ben Wooldridge, running backs Micah Bernard and Shane Watts, wide receiver Phil Lutz Jr., tight ends Jaheim Bell and Cole Fotheringham, offensive linemen Sidy Sow and Tyrese Robinson, defensive tackles Kyle Peko and Philip Blidi, linebackers Monty Rice and R.J. Moten and cornerbacks Jordon Polk and Isaiah Bolden were all informed of their release. None of those cuts came as much of a surprise. | Patriots roster count: 77 (24 to 53)
Latest rumors at the top.
Former Raiders linebacker Luke Masterson visited the Patriots amid roster cutdowns. | Link
Offensive tackles Vederian Lowe and Demontrey Jacobs are considered possible trade candidates. | Link
Second-year wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk is reportedly set to undergo shoulder surgery that will knock him out for the remainder of the season. | Link
Former starters Kyle Dugger and Anfernee Jennings have reportedly both been put on the trade block. | Link