NFL Roster Cuts Create Waiver-Wire Drama

Teams face a major cutdown deadline with roughly 1,184 players expected to be released, making roster construction and waiver claims the dominant immediate preseason story. Broderick Jones' move to Dallas, Marist Liufau's forearm surgery, Philadelphia's waiver of a 2025 draft pick, and veteran names such as Mecole Hardman and Bobby Okereke are among the notable developments.