NFL roster cuts tracker 2022: Tracking the latest NFL team-by-team cuts

Our 2022 NFL roster cuts tracker is here, and although it represents another step towards the official launch of the NFL season, it is a bittersweet time for players. With the first two deadlines already passed, let’s take a look at the latest cuts around the NFL. For more information on cuts, roster limits, waivers, and more, scroll down below the tracker.

2022 NFL roster cuts tracker

You can sort our NFL cuts tracker table by team and position and search by player name in the appropriate fields. For more information on roster cuts and the process, scroll below the tracker.

When are the NFL roster cut dates in 2022?

There are three deadlines for roster cuts ahead of the 2022 NFL season. The first two roster cut dates were Tuesday, Aug. 16, and Tuesday, Aug. 23 — both at 4 p.m. ET. The first stage requires teams to reduce their roster size to 85. On the second roster cut date, teams have to further reduce down to 80 players. Then, teams look to settle their 53-man rosters ahead of Week 1, with Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 4 p.m. ET being the final deadline.

NFL roster cuts: Information, FAQ, and more

When do NFL teams make the first round of roster cuts?

The NFL preseason schedule continues to chug along, and teams have now made their first two rounds of roster cuts. All that is left is the final roster cuts of the offseason on Aug. 30.

How does this differ from previous seasons?

For the past few years, the NFL had only utilized a single cutdown date. Not since 2016 had there been multiple deadlines for teams to release players during the preseason. That is a big change for both teams and players. It has seen multiple players bounce around teams this preseason.

What happens after NFL teams make their final roster cuts?

Just because a player makes it through those final roster cuts doesn’t mean their situation is necessarily safe. Teams then have 24 hours to make waiver claims on players who have been waived.

If they are successful with any of their claims, they will have to make a corresponding move to remain at the roster limit of 53. The waiver order is based on 2021 records. Therefore, the Jacksonville Jaguars will have the top waiver priority, as was the case in 2020.

When can teams sign players to practice squads?

The 48-72 hours after 53-man rosters are finalized will be very hectic for NFL teams and players alike. Any players who pass through the 24-hour waivers can then be signed to practice squads.

This is where teams have to take a calculated gamble. If they want a player on their practice squad, they have to cut him and risk another NFL team claiming him.

Each team can have a 16-member practice squad for the 2022 NFL season.