{
  "id": 4257369,
  "title": "Patriots roster cuts tracker: Who’s been released?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/patriots-roster-cuts-tracker-whos-been-released",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T19:05:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/patriots-roster-cuts-tracker-released-170826423.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New England Patriots have begun their roster cuts for the 2023 NFL season. As of Saturday, the team had 91 players on its roster and must be down to 53 players by Sunday at 6 p.m. The next 48 hours will see numerous roster moves for all NFL teams. The Patriots will first create their practice squad on Monday, following which they will travel to Seattle for their Week 1 game.\n\nThe team made its first major cuts, releasing 16 players and trading for a running back. This move left the Patriots with 76 players on their roster. They still have 23 cuts remaining before they reach the necessary 53-man roster size.\n\nVeteran edge rusher Jesse Luketa was released on Monday, having played in 10 games and made two starts last season for the Arizona Cardinals. The Patriots have also cut safety Eric Butler with an injury designation, safety Peter Manuma, and cornerback Marcellus Dial. This means that the entire 2024 Patriots draft class is down to one player: Drake Maye.\n\nReceiver cuts included Cameron Dorner, Nick DeGennaro, and Kyle Dixon. Offensive line moves saw tackle Lorenz Metz and guards Jon’Darius Morgan, Darrian Dalcourt, and center Jacob Ritzy being released. Edge rushers Amari Gainer and Xavier Holmes, along with linebacker Riley Wilson, have also been cut by the Patriots.\n\nIn summary, the Patriots have made significant cuts this weekend, with 16 players released and 23 more cuts to come before they reach the minimum roster size of 53 players.",
  "summary": "Here's a look at every player cut by the Patriots",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Patriots roster cuts tracker: All the latest moves, news, rumors, and more",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/patriots-roster-cuts-tracker-all-the-latest-moves-news-rumors-and-more",
        "published": "2026-08-29T14:35:32.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}