The 2024 NFL season will kick off next week as the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs play host to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Sept. 7 (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC), which means teams are cutting their rosters in preparation.

Teams were required to finalize their 53-man rosters by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. With the preseason already in the books, teams began making their 2024 roster cuts over the weekend.

Several notable cuts happened, including the Chiefs parting ways with wide receiver Kadarius Toney and the New England Patriots releasing quarterback Bailey Zappe.

There have also been multiple trades this week, including the Green Bay Packers acquiring quarterback Malik Willis from the Tennessee Titans.

As every team makes cuts official, our NFL Nation reporters will provide live updates on which players didn’t make the roster.

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NFC East

Biggest move: Carl Lawson signed late in training camp to perhaps land one of the Cowboys’ final pass-rusher roles behind DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons. The veteran has 27 career sacks but did not record one in six games last season for the Jets. He played 13 snaps in the preseason finale but did not register a tackle, pressure or sack. That does not mean his time with the Cowboys is done. He could be brought back to the practice squad and elevated to the gameday roster, which is something the Cowboys will consider with linebacker Darius Harris as well. — Todd Archer

Traded: TE Peyton Hendershot

Waived/released: WR Deontay Burnett, OL Cohl Cabral, DB Josh DeBerry, LB Willie Harvey Jr., TE Alec Holler, WR Cam Johnson, LB Jason Johnson, RB Nathaniel Peat, CB Eric Scott Jr., DT Albert Huggins, WR Tyron Billy-Johnson, LB Damien Wilson, DE Carl Lawson, OL Josh Ball, LB Darius Harris, CB Josh Butler, RB Snoop Conner, WR Jalen Moreno Cropper, RB Malik Davis, DT Denzel Daxon, TE Princeton Fant, RB Royce Freeman, CB Kemon Hall, WR Kelvin Harmon, S Emany Johnson, WR Racey McMath, LB Brock Mogensen, DT Justin Rogers, OL Dakoda Shepley, LB Nick Vigil, S Julius Wood.

Waived/injured:WR David Durden, DL Viliami Fehoko Jr., DE Durrell Johnson

Reserve/commissioner exempt: WR CeeDee Lamb

Reserve/suspended: DE Al-Quadin Muhammad

Biggest move: The Eagles are holding onto defensive back James Bradberry IV, at least for now. An All-Pro selection in 2022, Bradberry’s play fell off last season and he lost his grip on the starting corner spot opposite Darius Slay Jr. With Philadelphia drafting DBs Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean with its first two picks in April’s draft, Bradberry saw the writing on the wall and asked the coaching staff about transitioning to safety. That project has had its ups and downs this summer, leading to questions about whether he’d make the team. Given that the Eagles are on the hook for his salary this season, it may be worth keeping him for depth if they can’t find a trade partner. — Tim McManus

Waived/released: LB Oren Burks, WR John Ross, OL Nick Gates, OL Matt Hennessy, WR Parris Campbell, WR Austin Watkins Jr., WR Griffin Hebert, RB Lew Nichols, OL Max Scharping, CB Parry Nickerson, LB Julian Okwara, OL Brett Toth, QB Will Grier, TE E.J. Jenkins, CB Zech McPhearson, DE Tarron Jackson, S Andre Sam, TE Kevin Foelsch, CB Shon Stephens, OL Jason Poe, OL Gottlieb Ayedze, T Anim Dankwah, RB Tyrion Davis-Price, DT Gabe Hall, WR Jacob Harris, CB Josh Jobe, LB Terrell Lewis, C Dylan McMahon, RB Kendall Milton, DT P.J. Mustipher, WR Joseph Ngata, TE Armani Rogers, LB Brandon Smith, S Caden Sterns, T Laekin Vakalahi

Reserve/suspended: TE Albert Okwuegbunam Jr. (IR), WR Ainias Smith (IR), S Sydney Brown (PUP)

NFC North

Biggest move: The running back position was going to look different after the Packers signed Josh Jacobs and moved on from Aaron Jones in the offseason. But with AJ Dillon (stinger) placed on injured reserve and not designated to return, the RB2 spot will be between rookie MarShawn Lloyd (who missed much of the preseason because of a hamstring injury) and second-year pro Emanuel Wilson. While nothing is set in stone yet pending waiver additions, veteran Greg Joseph was the last kicker standing in the three-way competition. QB Malik Willis‘ roster spot is pending a physical that he will take upon arrival in Green Bay following the trade from the Titans, but Sean Clifford could be back as the third quarterback (likely on the practice squad) if he clears waivers. — Rob Demovsky

Waived/released: DL Keshawn Banks, K Anders Carlson, QB Sean Clifford, WR Grant DuBose, DL James Ester. CB Gemon Green, K Alex Hale, WR Julian Hicks, G/T Donovan Jennings, S Anthony Johnson Jr., T Caleb Jones, CB Kalen King, RB Nate McCrary, RB Ellis Merriweather, DL Zach Morton, G/T Royce Newman, TE Henry Pearson, QB Michael Pratt, CB Robert Rochell, LB Chris Russell, S Benny Sapp III, DL Keonte Schad, G/C Lecitus Smith, WR Dimitri Stanley, TE Messiah Swinson, T Luke Tenuta, WR Samori Toure, DL Spencer Waege, WR Jalen Wayne, LB Kristian Welch, TE Joel Wilson, LB Christian Young

Waived/injured CB LJ Davis, LB Ralen Goforth

Reserve/injured: DL Jonathan Ford (designated to return), TE Tyler Davis, RB AJ Dillon

NFC South

Biggest move: Not a ton of major moves, but there were some minor surprises, including the Falcons keeping veteran Taylor Heinicke as a third quarterback, rather than releasing or trading him. Even Heinicke himself said during camp he knew that could be a possibility, though he preferred to stay in Atlanta. The team also surprisingly waived wide receiver Chris Blair and cornerbacks Kevin King and Natrone Brooks. Blair was the third-most productive receiver in the league during the preseason (156 yards), and Brooks had 13 tackles and a forced fumble against the Baltimore Ravens two weeks ago. — Marc Raimondi

Waived/released: WR Chris Blair, CB Natrone Brooks, RB Spencer Brown, WR Dylan Drummond, DT Prince Emili, TE John FitzPatrick, WR OJ Hiliare, CB Anthony Johnson, DL Zion Logue, DL LaCale London, WR Jesse Matthews, DL Kehinde Oginni Hassan, CB Jayden Price, OL Andrew Stueber, S Tre Tarpley III, DL Tommy Togiai, RB Carlos Washington Jr., OL Barry Wesley, S Dane Cruikshank, OL Julien Davenport, DL Demone Harris, CB Kevin King, S Milo Eifler, S Josh Thompson

, WR Josh Ali, OL Zack Bailey, S Lukas Denis, CB William Hooper, LB Donavan Mutin, LB Storey Jackson, OL Jaryd Jones-Smith, OL John Leglue, QB John Paddock, TE Austin Stogner, S Trey Vaval

Reserve/injured: S DeMarcco Hellams

Biggest move: Releasing wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. shouldn’t come as a complete surprise. Although the 2021 second-round pick had a solid camp, outplaying 2024 first-round pick Xavier Legette, his lack of production the past two seasons and not playing special teams were factors. That David Moore plays special teams and has experience under coach Dave Canales made him more valuable. Although the roster appears stronger than a year ago, it’s far from set. Carolina needs help at outside linebacker and cornerback, as well as depth on the offensive line. Plus, it has the top waiver wire pick. — David Newton

Waived/released: G Jack Anderson, WR Michael Strachan, WR Sam Pinckney, S Rudy Ford, OLB Luiji Vilain, TE Feleipe Franks, RB Jaden Shirden, CB Dicaprio Bootle, QB Jack Plummer, RB Mike Boone, LB Derrick McLendon, WR Terrace Marshall Jr., TE Jordan Matthews, OG Ike Boettger, OLB Kenny Dyson Jr., TE Jacob Hollister, DT Junior Aho, OT Tyler Smith, DT Ulumoo Ale, LB Aaron Beasley, OG Mason Brooks, S Alex Cook, OT Jeremiah Crawford, CB Willie Drew, OT Ricky Lee, CB Quandre Mosely, DT Walter Palmore, CB Chris Wilcox, LB Chandler Wooten, TE Jesper Horsted.

Reserve/injured: RB Jonathon Brooks (PUP/NFI), OLB D.J. Wonnum (PUP), OLB Amare Barno (PUP), CB Dane Jackson (designated for return), S Sam Franklin Jr. (designated for return), LB Tae Davis (season-ending IR), LB Cam Gill (season-ending IR).

Biggest move: The biggest surprise cut was safety Johnathan Abram, who had been battling Jordan Howden and Will Harris for a starting spot. Abram was a key reserve player last year and signed a one-year deal to return last year. The Saints kept promising undrafted rookie wideout Mason Tipton even though he’s missed three weeks due to an injury. Veteran punter Lou Hedley was released in favor of Australian rookie punter Matthew Hayball, while second-year kicker Blake Grupe held on to his job over Irish kicker Charlie Smyth, who kicked a 65-yarder in practice toward the end of training camp. — Katherine Terrell

Waived/released: S Johnathan Abram, K Charlie Smyth, S Ugo Amadi, P Lou Hedley, WR Samson Nacua, WR Stanley Morgan Jr., RB James Robinson, WR Equanimeous St. Brown, G Tremayne Anchrum Jr., OT Jesse Davis, LB Andrew Dowell, LB Khaleke Hudson, G/C Shane Lemieux, S Roderic Teamer, CB Joejuan Williams, WR Kevin Austin Jr., S Millard Bradford, WR Shaq Davis, OL Mark Evans II, TE Mason Fairchild, DT Jack Heflin, G Kyle Hergel, TE Michael Jacobson, DB Shemar Jean-Charles, S Lawrence Johnson, RB Jacob Kibodi, DE Niko Lalos, CB Mac McCain III, LB Monty Rice, LB Mike Rose, LB Isaiah Stalbird

NFC West

AFC East

AFC North

Biggest move: No major position battles for starting spots took place during training camp, but Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Tyler Huntley competed to be the No. 3 quarterback. In the end, the Browns kept all four quarterbacks, including starter Deshaun Watson and primary backup Jameis Winston, on the initial 53-man roster. Cleveland has had trade talks regarding its backups and the situation remains fluid, a source said. The Browns released veteran running back D’Onta Foreman and kept just two backs on their initial roster, so more shuffling is expected before Week 1. — Daniel Oyefusi

Traded: DL Chris Williams, K Cade York

Waived/released: S Brady Breeze, DL Jowon Briggs, WR Ahmarean Brown, CB Tony Brown II, S Tyler Coyle, WR Jaelon Darden, OL Wyatt Davis, S Chris Edmonds, RB D’Onta Foreman, CB Justin Hardee Sr., K Lucas Havrisik, CB Faion Hicks, LB Landon Honeycutt, OL Germain Ifedi, DL Siaki Ika, LB Caleb Johnson, OL Zack Johnson, DL Sam Kamara, DL Jeremiah Martin, OL Roy Mbaeteka, TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden, LB Marvin Moody, OL Chim Okorafor, WR James Proche II, LB Winston Reid, RB Aidan Robbins, RB Jacob Saylors, LS Rex Sunahara, DL Isaiah Thomas, OL Lorenzo Thompson, TE Treyton Welch, S Chase Williams, WR Michael Woods II

Commissioner’s exempt list: DL Mike Hall Jr.

AFC South

Biggest move: Trading DE Trevis Gipson was a bit of a surprise since the team signed him in the offseason to be a reserve pass rusher behind Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker. But Arik Armstead, whom the team signed three days before Gipson, will rush from outside as well as inside, so that was going to cut into Gipson’s time. — Michael DiRocco

Traded: DE Trevis Gipson

Waived/released: DE Raymond Johnson III, DT Jonathan Marshall, LB Andrew Parker Jr., WR Joseph Scates, DE Breeland Speaks, WR Seth Williams, CB Tevaughn Campbell, WR Denzel Mims, TE Chris Myarick, OL Keaton Sutherland, TE Shawn Bowman. CB Christian Braswell, RB Gary Brightwell, WR Joshua Cephus, DE DJ Coleman, WR Elijah Cooks, CB Erick Hallett II, RB Jalen Jackson, OL Steven Jones, QB E.J. Perry, S Josh Proctor, WR Austin Trammell, OL Darryl Williams, S Adrian Amos, TE Josiah Deguara, S Terrell Edmunds, CB Tre Flowers, DE Joe Gaziano, OL Blake Hance, LB Tanner Muse, CB Amani Oruwariye, OL Tyler Shatley, QB C.J. Beathard (injury settlement)

Waived/injured: TE Patrick Murtagh

Reserve/injured: RB Keilan Robinson, S Andrew Wingard

Reserve/suspended: S Tashaun Gipson Sr.

AFC West

Biggest move: By cutting ties with quarterbacks Carter Bradley, a UDFA who had been with the team the entirety of the offseason program, and veteran Nathan Peterman, who only joined Las Vegas on Aug. 13, the Raiders’ initial 53-man roster has just two QBs on it — new starter Gardner Minshew and Aidan O’Connell, who went 5-5 as a rookie starter last season. Having just a pair of signal callers gave the Raiders flexibility on their initial 53-man roster, but another move would have to be in the cards for Las Vegas. Bradley seems a lock to be signed to the practice squad. — Paul Gutierrez

Waived/released: DE David Agoha, G Clark Barrington, QB Carter Bradley, G Ben Brown, RB Brittain Brown, DT Matthew Butler, WR Terrell Bynum, OT Andrew Coker, TE Cole Fotheringham, DE TJ Franklin, CB Woo Governor, S Jaydon Grant, WR Tulu Griffin, DT Marquan McCall, RB Sincere McCormick, OT Jalen McKenzie, WR Dax Milne, LB Jackson Mitchell, C Will Putnam, S Phalen Sanford, DT Noah Shannon, TE John Samuel Shenker, CB Ja’Quan Sheppard, DE Charles Snowden, OT Dalton Wagner, CB Sam Webb, LB DaShaun White, CB Rayshad Williams, CB Cornell Armstrong, WR Alex Bachman, TE Zach Gentry, WR Jalen Guyton, QB Nathan Peterman, WR Kristian Wilkerson

Waived/injured: OL Corey Luciano, DE Elerson Smith, DE Ron Stone Jr.

Waived/Failed Physical: LB Darien Butler

Reserve/injured: S Trey Taylor