Packers begin 2026 roster cuts ahead of 53-man deadline

The Green Bay Packers have begun the league-wide roster reductions required by the NFL, with a deadline of 5 p.m. CT on Sunday, Aug. 30, to cut their squad to 53 players. The team released tackle Brant Banks, who had signed a reserve/future contract in January after appearing in two games last season and spending most of the year on the practice squad. The Packers also moved to cut long snapper Cal Adomitis, a decision that signals confidence that Matt Orzech will assume the role for the upcoming season. The organization made an earlier cut on Saturday to create space for newly acquired tight end Jonnu Smith, and a total of 37 players are expected to be released throughout Sunday.

"The Packers believe Matt Orzech will be ready for the season," a source familiar with the move said.

The cuts are part of the standard reduction from 90 to 53 players that all 32 NFL clubs must complete by the deadline.