The NFL eliminated its initial cut-down date this season, meaning teams are no longer required to trim rosters from 90 to 75 players midway through the preseason. Rosters must be reduced from 90 to 53 on September 2 by 4 p.m. ET with up to ten additional players eligible to join practice rosters on September 3.
Keep track of the latest CFL-related NFL roster moves as they happen:
TE Adam Zaruba – released by Eagles
CFL rights holder: Riders
Last CFL team: None
Canadian rugby player Adam Zaruba cut by NFL's Eagles https://t.co/jwNKKh8sKA #CFL #Riders
— CFL News (@CFL_News) September 2, 2017
OL Brett Jones – makes Giants 53-man roster
CFL rights holder: None
Last CFL team: Stampeders
Your 2017 #NYGiants! (not a depth chart) pic.twitter.com/xt0x5TFpKg
— New York Giants (@Giants) September 2, 2017
LB Jeff Knox – waived by Bucs
CFL rights holder: None
Last CFL team: Riders
The Buccaneers have announced their 53-man roster. https://t.co/ITVsqpVR7X
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) September 2, 2017
REC Dontrelle Inman – makes Chargers 53-man roster
CFL rights holder: None
Last CFL team: Argos
We've made the following transactions to cut the roster down to 53.
INFO: https://t.co/lNkEIxtSYv pic.twitter.com/ee5EwJKBR2
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) September 2, 2017
DL Stefan Charles – makes Jaguars 53-man roster
CFL rights holder: Eskimos
Last CFL team: None
Notable Jaguars on 53:
QB Brandon Allen
WR Keelan Cole
DT Michael Bennett
DT Stefan Charles
FB Tommy Bohanon
RB Corey Grant
G Earl Watford— John Oehser (@JohnOehser) September 2, 2017
REC T.J. Jones – makes Lions 53-man roster
CFL rights holder: None
Last CFL team: None
WR Jace Billingsley was also waived today. TJ Jones and Jared Abbrederis are the #Lions’ 4th & 5th wide receivers
— Tori Petry (@sportstori) September 2, 2017
LB Brian Peters – makes Texans 53-man roster
CFL rights holder: None
Last CFL team: Riders
https://twitter.com/HangOnSloopy02/status/904077921295499267
OL Michael Ola – waived by Bills
CFL rights holder: None
Last CFL team: Alouettes
#Bills announce moves to 53: WR Rod Streater waived/injury settlement; OL Michael Ola waived/injured. OL Jordan Mudge, DE Max Valles cut.
— Vic Carucci (@viccarucci) September 2, 2017
LB/DB Dexter McCoil – makes Chargers 53-man roster
CFL rights holder: None
Last CFL team: Eskimos
Year 2 🙌🏾🙌🏾 blessed….the process
— Dexter McCoil Sr (@26Int_Hit) September 2, 2017
LB Bo Lokombo – waived by Ravens
CFL rights holder: None
Last CFL team: Lions
REC Chris Matthews – waived by Ravens
CFL rights holder: None
Last CFL team: Bombers
The Ravens have made the following roster moves: https://t.co/FLFT50NU37 pic.twitter.com/fu0MDKVHEV
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 2, 2017
OL Brett Boyko – waived by Chargers
CFL rights holder: Lions
Last CFL team: None
We've made the following transactions to cut the roster down to 53.
INFO: https://t.co/lNkEIxtSYv pic.twitter.com/ee5EwJKBR2
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) September 2, 2017
DL Alex Bazzie – released by Cardinals
CFL rights holder: None
Last CFL team: Lions
K/P Richie Leone – released by Cardinals
CFL rights holder: None
Last CFL team: Lions
#Arizona #Cardinals release two former #BCLions https://t.co/ibc8MGZ0mY #AZCardinals #NFL #CFL pic.twitter.com/B05ZMyROl4
— Justin Dunk (@JDunk12) September 2, 2017
LB Adam Bighill – released by Saints
CFL rights holder: Lions
Last CFL team: Lions
https://twitter.com/HerbieTeope/status/904061942419132416
DB Jeff Richards – released by Panthers
CFL rights holder: None
Last CFL team: Redblacks
The #Panthers have released former #Redblacks DB Jeff Richards. #CFL #NFL
— John Hodge (@JohnDHodge) September 2, 2017
DL Eli Ankou – released by Texans
CFL rights holder: Redblacks
Last CFL team: None
#Texans cut NT Eli Ankou & RB Dare Ogunbowale
— Mark Berman (@MarkBerman_) September 2, 2017
DB Terrell Sinkfield – released by Vikings
CFL rights holder: None
Last CFL team: Lions
Hopkins HS grad #Vikings CB Terrell Sinkfield will be among today's cuts. Definite practice squad interest. They like him as converted CB.
— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) September 2, 2017
WR Derel Walker – released by Bucs
CFL rights holder: None
Last CFL team: Eskimos
Bucs are waiving receiver Derel Walker, who put up great numbers in CFL but only played sparingly in preseason. Potential practice squad.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 2, 2017
OL Greg Van Roten – makes Panthers’ 53-man roster
CFL rights holder: None
Last CFL team: Argos
CAP makes the roster (no real surprise). So too does undrafted rookie CB Cole Luke, TE Chris Manhertz and center Greg Van Roten.
— Max Henson (@maxhenson) September 2, 2017
DL Frank Beltre – released by Jets
CFL rights holder: None
Last CFL team: Stampeders
Jets are releasing OLB Frank Beltre, per source. A practice squad candidate #nyj
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) September 2, 2017
LB Deon Lacey – released by Dolphins
CFL rights holder: None
Last CFL team: Eskimos
It appears Lacey will end up on the Dolphins practice roster should he go unclaimed on waivers.
Deon Lacey looked very good in camp. The Dolphins intend to put him on their practice squad if no one else signs him, per source.
— Jason Lieser (@JasonLieser) September 2, 2017
OL Geoff Gray – released by Packers
CFL rights holder: Bombers
Last CFL team: None
#Packers have released OG Geoff Gray. Definitely a candidate for the practice squad. Big guy with some athletic ability.
— Tom Silverstein (@TomSilverstein) September 2, 2017
TE Anthony Auclair – makes Bucs 53-man roster
CFL rights holder:Â Riders
Last CFL team: None
#Riders draft pick Anthony Auclair expected to make #Bucs roster#NFL #CFL @rougeetor https://t.co/y060fyF1Wj pic.twitter.com/7rHEkTtLhW
— Justin Dunk (@JDunk12) September 2, 2017
DL Mehdi Abdesmad – released by Bucs
CFL rights holder:Â Redblacks
Last CFL team: None
Bucs have told DL Mehdi Abdesmad — signed Monday and recovered a fumble last night — that he is being waived. Potential practice squad …
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 1, 2017
DB Otha Foster – released by Ravens
CFL rights holder:Â None
Last CFL team: Riders
I just want to thank the @Ravens for the great opportunity and endless memories. They are really a first class organization. #keeppushing
— Otha Foster III (@ofosterIII) September 1, 2017
DL/LB Andy Mulumba – released by Rams
CFL rights holder:Â Bombers
Last CFL team: None
September 1st is no fun. However, the sun will still rise tomorrow!🙏🏽
Thanks to the Rams for the opportunity. pic.twitter.com/pjhxPxrrSv— Andy Mulumba K. (@A49K) September 1, 2017
DB Aaron Grymes – released by Eagles
CFL rights holder:Â None
Last CFL team: Eskimos
Eagles release standout #CFL defensive back Aaron Grymes https://t.co/I5W4CDsvdj via @ProFootballTalk #Esks
— CFL News (@CFL_News) September 1, 2017
DB Erik Harris – released by Saints
CFL rights holder:Â None
Last CFL team: Ticats
The New Orleans Saints have released former #Ticats DB @e_harris_31 #CFL
— Drew Edwards (@scratchingpost) September 1, 2017