The day for critical decisions is finally here in the NFL.

By 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, every one of the 32 teams is required to trim their rosters down to 53 players. This cutdown deadline will undoubtedly cause distress across the league, as hopeful rookies and veteran players alike may face harsh realities as they strive to secure their football careers. However, for some, this could be a dream come true if they earn a spot on the active roster.

Several teams started making player releases or waivers on Monday, with some making over a dozen changes. YSL News Sports will provide live updates on all roster changes throughout Tuesday, so be sure to check back regularly for the latest information:

Broncos Roster Cuts: Tim Patrick and Samaje Perine Released

The Denver Broncos did not facilitate any trades leading up to the roster cut-off, resulting in the release of wide receiver Tim Patrick and running back Samaje Perine.

Tim Patrick, who is 30, has been working hard to come back after suffering season-ending injuries for two consecutive summers. Samaje Perine, who averaged 4.5 yards per carry and caught 50 passes last season, found himself behind Javonte Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin, and rookie Audric Estime in the pecking order.

Vikings Roster Cuts: Minnesota Parts Ways with Former First-Round Pick

Lewis Cine’s underwhelming stint with the Minnesota Vikings has come to an end.

The safety, selected in the first round of the 2022 draft from Georgia, was released by the Vikings on Tuesday.

Cine fractured his leg during his rookie season and managed to play just 10 defensive snaps in his first two years.

He becomes the second first-round selection from the Vikings’ 2022 draft to leave the team before completing his rookie contract. Earlier this August, the Vikings traded second-round cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for cornerback Nahshon Wright, who was also waived on Tuesday.

Packers Roster Cuts: RB AJ Dillon Out for the Season

The most significant update from the Green Bay Packers today might not have been a player cut, but rather an injury report.

Running back AJ Dillon has been placed on injured reserve due to a neck injury, which will force him to miss the entire season.

Dillon suffered a stinger during a joint practice with the Denver Broncos. After re-signing with the Packers on a one-year deal in March, he is now sidelined for all of 2024.

On a more positive note, third-round running back MarShawn Lloyd is set to return from a hamstring injury and will not start the season on injured reserve, making him a viable option to support Josh Jacobs.

Cowboys Roster Cuts: Deuce Vaughn Remains Safe

One of the most intriguing prospects from the 2023 NFL draft’s final day is staying with the Cowboys for the upcoming season.

Running back Deuce Vaughn has not been cut from the Dallas Cowboys roster on Tuesday.

The 5-foot-5 former Kansas State star, who is also the son of the Cowboys’ assistant director of college scouting, Chris Vaughn, aims to make an impact in the Dallas backfield after only gaining 40 yards from 23 carries in his rookie season.

Falcons Roster Cuts: Taylor Heinicke Stays, Kevin King Out

The Atlanta Falcons are not changing their quarterback situation any further for now, retaining Taylor Heinicke as the third string behind Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr.

Heinicke’s position appeared uncertain this summer due to the arrival of Cousins and top draft pick Penix, and he remarked in late July that he could “kind of see the writing on the wall.” Nevertheless, the seventh-year quarterback will continue with the Falcons this season.

In contrast, the Falcons have decided to move on from cornerback Kevin King. The former second-round pick and starter for the Green Bay Packers had been attempting to return to action since 2021, but the team made the choice to release him.

Chargers Roster Cuts: Tony Jefferson and Brenden Rice Safe

Two notable players on the Los Angeles Chargers’ roster bubble have made it through the initial cut to the 53-man group.

Veteran safety Tony Jefferson was not released on Tuesday, allowing him to continue his comeback with Jim Harbaugh. A former standout for the Baltimore Ravens, Jefferson retired in 2023 but made a strong impression in his last preseason game by recording two interceptions, a sack, and a forced fumble against the Dallas Cowboys.

Seventh-round wide receiver Brenden Rice, son of Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, is also staying on the roster as he aims to establish himself following a surprising slide in the draft.

“There’s always going to be pressure, no matter what, to play in the NFL,” Jerry Rice told YSL News Sports’ Jarrett Bell this summer. “But he tries to be himself and recognizes it’s not about what his dad achieved.”

Browns Roster Cuts: D’Onta Foreman Released, 4 QBs on 53-Man Roster – for Now

The Cleveland Browns have shed some light on their backfield situation during the roster cut deadline.

Running back D’Onta Foreman is set to be released according to multiple reports. He was signed this offseason to provide depth while Nick Chubb recovers from a season-ending knee injury. With Chubb beginning the year on the physically unable to perform list and Foreman now gone, the Browns will only have Jerome Ford and Pierre Strong on their active roster.

Additionally, the Browns are carrying four quarterbacks on their 53-man roster: Deshaun Watson, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Jameis Winston, and Tyler Huntley. The latter two might be potential trade candidates, according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com.

Second-round rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. was officially was placed on the commissioner’s exempt list following his arrest related to domestic violence.

Eagles part ways with speedy receiver

After securing a dynamic slot receiver in Jahan Dotson, the Philadelphia Eagles are letting go of another.

According to various reports, the team is releasing wide receiver Parris Campbell.

Initially seen as the top contender for the No. 3 receiver position behind A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, Campbell has had a career plagued by injuries and was sidelined by a groin issue during training camp. Subsequently, the Eagles acquired Dotson, a former first-round receiver from the Washington Commanders.

Seahawks release former second-round pick

The Seattle Seahawks are parting ways with wide receiver Dee Eskridge, per multiple reports.

Selected in the second round of the 2021 draft from Western Michigan, Eskridge has struggled to gain traction due to injuries and a six-game personal conduct suspension last season, which limited his playing time.

He attempted to secure a roster spot with a 79-yard punt return for a touchdown in the preseason finale, but the Seahawks, under first-year coach Mike Macdonald and with a fresh offense led by Ryan Grubb, decided to move on.

Rams trade team captain and key starter to Titans

This year, the Los Angeles Rams’ defense is facing the challenge of replacing legendary defensive tackle Aaron Donald, and they are making more changes.

The Rams have traded starting inside linebacker and team captain Ernest Jones IV to the Tennessee Titans, according to multiple reports. In return, Los Angeles will swap 2026 fifth-round picks with Tennessee, as reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

The news first surfaced on Sunday about the Rams allowing Jones to seek a trade, although he mentioned he hadn’t requested one despite being in the last year of his contract worth $3.16 million in base salary.

Drafted as a third-rounder from South Carolina in 2022, Jones has been a crucial component of the Rams’ defense, starting 33 games over the past three seasons.

In Tennessee, he will be joining a defense that has made several notable additions this offseason, including cornerbacks L’Jarius Sneed and Chidobe Awuzie, as well as safeties Quandre Diggs and Jamal Adams.

Chiefs part ways with Kadarius Toney

After a disappointing and mistake-prone 2023 season, Kadarius Toney’s stint with the Kansas City Chiefs has concluded.

The team is waiving the wide receiver, as reported by NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport on Tuesday.

Toney, who had a touchdown catch and a 65-yard punt return in Super Bowl 57, was anticipated to play a key role in the Chiefs’ repeat efforts within a revamped receiving crew. However, he faced criticism for several drops in the opener against the Detroit Lions and was called out for being offsides on a play that negated a potential game-winning touchdown against the Buffalo Bills.

He was inactive for the last seven games of the previous season.

Even as the Chiefs achieved a Super Bowl repeat, they sought major changes to their receiving corps this offseason, signing Marquise “Hollywood” Brown and selecting speedy Xavier Worthy in the first round. They also re-signed JuJu Smith-Schuster, who had previously recorded 78 catches and 933 receiving yards for the Chiefs in 2022 while spending a year with the New England Patriots.

Justyn Ross has also been let go from the Chiefs’ receiving unit.

Packers continue reshuffling backup quarterback lineup

With the acquisition of Malik Willis in a trade with the Tennessee Titans, the Green Bay Packers have completed their quarterback room overhaul by waiving Sean Clifford and Michael Pratt on Tuesday, multiple reports say.

Clifford, a fifth-round draft pick from Penn State in 2023, served as the backup to Jordan Love last season. However, the Packers chose Willis, a third-round pick from Liberty in 2022, to take over as the new backup. Rookie seventh-round pick Pratt from Tulane also won’t make the active roster, though Green Bay might consider bringing one of them back for the practice squad.

QB Desmond Ridder released in Arizona

The Arizona Cardinals appear to have finalized their backup quarterback decision.

Clayton Tune will be the No. 2 quarterback after reports indicate that Desmond Ridder has been let go.

Ridder was brought in March after the Cardinals traded wide receiver Rondale Moore to the Atlanta Falcons for him. Last season, he started 13 games for the team before being benched. However, after a competitive training camp and preseason, it seems Tune, a fifth-round pick from Houston in 2023, has secured the backup position.

Jaguars finalize roster cuts, let go of QB C.J. Beathard

The Jacksonville Jaguars have officially set their 53-man roster.

The team confirmed its full list of cuts by Tuesday afternoon, which included the release of backup quarterback C.J. Beathard, who sustained a groin injury in the preseason. With Mac Jones now backing up Trevor Lawrence, Beathard was unable to maintain the No. 2 position he had held over the past three seasons in Jacksonville.

Panthers continue reshaping receiving corps by releasing Marshall

The Carolina Panthers’ revamped receiving unit will no longer include Terrace Marshall Jr.

According to multiple reports, the 2021 second-round pick from LSU is being released.

Marshall began his career as a deep threat, boasting an average of 17.5 yards per catch in 2022. However, he faced challenges with drops and inconsistencies during the wider offensive struggles in the previous season, managing only 19 catches for 139 yards.

While first-time coach Dave Canales praised Marshall during training camp, the Panthers had already solidified their main pass-catching options after adding Diontae Johnson and first-round rookie Xavier Legette to a roster that included Adam Thielen and 2023 second-round pick Jonathan Mingo.

Patriots release struggling kicker Chad Ryland

The New England Patriots are parting ways with kicker Chad Ryland, just one year after Bill Belichick drafted him in the fourth round.

The former Maryland player had a tough rookie season, making just 16 out of 25 field goal attempts. It seems the kicking role is now likely to be taken over by  Joey Slye, who was signed in May by the new management of the New England Patriots.

Titans Say Goodbye to Former First-Round Pick

The Tennessee Titans are making some significant roster changes, starting with the departure of cornerback Caleb Farley.

Farley, who played college football at Virginia Tech, was selected as the 22nd overall pick in the 2021 draft. Unfortunately, injuries restricted him to only two starts during his first two years. He missed the entire 2023 season due to a personal tragedy involving an explosion at his home that claimed his father’s life.

This offseason, Titans’ general manager Ran Carthon has revamped the team’s secondary, bringing in cornerbacks L’Jarius Sneed and Chidobe Awuzie, along with safeties Quandre Diggs and Jamal Adams.

Commanders End Martavis Bryant’s Comeback Hopes

If Martavis Bryant wants to get back on the field in the NFL for the first time since 2018, he’ll have to find a new team.

According to various reports, the Washington Commanders are letting go of the wide receiver.

Bryant, 32, was on the practice squad of the Dallas Cowboys last year and aimed to reunite with Dan Quinn, who was with the Cowboys prior. However, Washington has opted to pursue other receiving options.

The 6-foot-4, 210-pound Bryant began his career promisingly with the Pittsburgh Steelers, racking up 50 receptions for 765 yards over 11 games in 2015. His career faced setbacks due to a full-season suspension in 2016 for a substance abuse rule violation and an indefinite suspension in 2018. His suspension was lifted only last November.

Cowboys Part Ways with Veteran Pass Rusher

The Dallas Cowboys had a brief look at Carl Lawson, but he won’t be part of their initial roster for the upcoming season.

ESPN’s Todd Archer reported that the team is releasing Lawson just 12 days after agreeing to contract terms with him.

Lawson was signed shortly before the end of training camp to offer depth on the edge, particularly after defensive end Sam Williams suffered a torn ACL. Lawson had a quiet season with only six appearances for the New York Jets last year, despite recording seven sacks in the 2022 season.

He was one of several defensive line additions for Dallas, which also traded for Jordan Phillips and signed Linval Joseph to strengthen their interior under new defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer.

Lions’ Backup QB Competition Shapes Up

The Detroit Lions appear to have made a definitive decision regarding their backup quarterback role.

Nate Sudfeld will be released, as reported by NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, paving the way for second-year player Hendon Hooker to take the spot behind starting quarterback Jared Goff.

Sudfeld was Goff’s backup in 2022, but suffered an ACL tear last August. Hooker, a third-round pick from Tennessee, mostly used his rookie season to recover from his own torn ACL suffered in his final college season. Now, he seems positioned to be the second-string quarterback.

Patriots Release QB Bailey Zappe

The New England Patriots are still solidifying their quarterback lineup for the upcoming regular season, but Bailey Zappe will not be part of it—at least not on the active roster.

Reports indicate that the team is waiving the third-year quarterback.

A fourth-round selection from Western Kentucky in 2022, Zappe started eight games for New England over the last two years. Although he was cut last year, he returned to the team and started six games in 2023, throwing for 1,272 yards with six touchdowns and nine interceptions.

However, it seems unlikely he will return to the active lineup this season as the team intends to move forward with veteran Jacoby Brissett, the third overall pick, Drake Maye, and sixth-round development player Joe Milton III.

Texans Wrap Up Trial with Former First-Rounder

The Houston Texans are releasing cornerback C.J. Henderson, according to Aaron Wilson of NBC Houston, ending their stint with the former first-round draft pick.

Henderson was chosen as the 9th overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft and signed a one-year contract with Houston in March after playing two and a half seasons with the Carolina Panthers. The Texans were looking to strengthen their secondary beyond Derek Stingley but now seem ready to proceed with rookie Kamari Lassiter and possibly another former first-round selection, Jeff Okudah.

Additionally, slot cornerback Desmond King II was also released on Tuesday, according to multiple sources.

Packers Replace Kicker

Anders Carlson, a second-year kicker from Auburn, faced a tough rookie season and has evidently lost his position to veteran Greg Joseph. Carlson missed a 32-yard field goal attempt in his final preseason kick and completed 27 of 33 field goal attempts and 34 of 39 extra point attempts during his debut season. ESPN was the first to report Carlson’s release.

For further updates from Packersnews.com

Which Noteworthy Players Might Be Cut?

YSL News Sports recently examined several prominent players potentially on the verge of being cut. The latest names to consider include:

Kadarius Toney, WR, Chiefs: Toney’s chances of remaining with the two-time defending champions were already slim, further complicated by Kansas City’s decision to re-sign JuJu Smith-Schuster on Monday.

Tim Patrick, WR, Broncos: Although the Denver Broncos are in need of a receiver, reports indicate they do not intend to trade Patrick, who has faced two season-ending injuries over the past two years.