Miami Dolphins Begin Cutting Roster to Meet 53-Player Deadline
The Dolphins must reduce their 91-man squad to 53 players by the August 30 deadline as the preseason ends.
Miami's 2026 preseason concluded with three losses, and the franchise, led by new head coach Jeff Hafley and general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, must now pare its roster from 91 to 53 players. The NFL requires final rosters by Sunday, August 30, at 6:00 p.m. ET, and the Dolphins will not hold additional practices before the deadline. As a result, the organization will rely on the limited game tape from the preseason to make decisions.
Fans can follow each transaction as they occur, with updates expected throughout the next two days. The schedule also notes upcoming regular-season matchups against the New York Jets, New England Patriots, and Los Angeles Chargers.
Why it matters
Roster cuts determine which players will compete for the Dolphins this season.
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