NFL roster cuts: Teams get down to 53 players - [your]NEWS
NFL teams had until 6 p.m. ET Sunday to reduce rosters to 53 players for the 2026 season, with notable cuts and trades reshaping the lineups. The Chicago Bears released former first-round pick Marcus Davenport, a defensive end who recorded 25 career sacks and previously played for the Saints, Vikings and Lions before signing with Chicago in the offseason. The Houston Texans cut receivers Sterling Shepard and Zay Jones, while the San Francisco 49ers moved on from linebacker Deion Jones days after acquiring him from the Saints for running back Zamir White, and also released cornerback Eli Apple. Cincinnati released veteran QB Josh Johnson and waived receiver/kick returner Charlie Jones. The Colts waived defensive tackle Colby Wooden and running back Ulysses Bentley IV, and the Titans released guard Cordell Volson, a former Bengals fourth-round pick who had season-ending right shoulder surgery in August 2025.







