3:52 p.m.: Here’s a very interesting name to watch this weekend: Dolphins linebacker Kiko Alonso. The Dolphins are reportedly trying to trade him, although it might be hard if everyone just assumes they’ll release him anyway.
Dolphins are working to trade LB Kiko Alonso — have been for a couple of weeks — but it is close to zero hour now.
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) August 30, 2019
3:38 p.m.: Orlando Scandrick, who has bounced around and was in camp with the Eagles, is among the roster casualties leading up to Saturday’s cutdown day.
The #Eagles have released veteran CB Orlando Scandrick, source said. A vested veteran, they could bring him back in Week 2.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 30, 2019
2:30 p.m.: Luke Willson, the tight end best known for having some success with the Seahawks a few years ago, has been cut by the Raiders.
#Raiders are releasing TE Luke Willson, source says. One of the featured storylines of Hard Knocks this year.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) August 30, 2019
1:40 p.m.: Tough day for former second-round picks out of Florida. The Lions have reportedly cut ties with cornerback Teez Tabor.
Source: The #Lions are cutting CB Teez Tabor.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 30, 2019
12:53 p.m.: A veteran linebacker has hit the market.
Raiders cut LB Brandon Marshall per source.
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) August 30, 2019
12:40 p.m.: The Patriots’ moves continues.
#Patriots are waiving FB/TE Andrew Beck. They gave him the second-highest guarantee among all undrafted free agents ($100k) but he won’t be on their initial 53-man roster.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) August 30, 2019
12:30 p.m.: It’s hardly lunchtime on the East Coast, but the Patriots are already wheeling and dealing. For the third time this week, they’ve reportedly made a move to bolster the offensive line.
A rare in-division trade: Bills are trading C Russell Bodine to the New England Patriots, sources tell @Marcel_LJ and me.
Bodine is the third OL the Patriots have traded for this week.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 30, 2019
12:25 p.m.: With the Broncos bringing in former second-round pick Duke Dawson, they’re parting with another former second-rounder in Su’a Cravens.
Source: The #Broncos released safety Su'a Cravens.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 30, 2019
11:45 a.m.: And now the reported return for the Patriots in the Duke Dawson trade.
Terms: It’s the #Broncos 2020 6th rounder for Duke Dawson and the #Patriots 2020 7th rounder. https://t.co/PqlNqT78GX
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 30, 2019
11:41 a.m.: Quarterback news out of Charlotte.
The #Panthers cut QB Taylor Heinicke, source said.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 30, 2019
11:33 a.m.: It appears Duke Dawson is among the odd men out for the New England Patriots. He’s reportedly on his way to Denver. NESN.com’s final roster projection had Dawson on the outside looking in after Keion Crossen outplayed him during training camp and preseason.
Source: #Patriots CB Duke Dawson was traded to the #Broncos. A former second rounder.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 30, 2019
11:05 a.m.: The Jaguars are making a few notable roster moves today, according to reports. The most notable names on that list are Terrelle Pryor, who is now three years removed from a 1,000-yard receiving season and Datone Jones, a former first-round pick of the Green Bay Packers.
Two more cuts for the #Jaguars: Former #Bama CB Saivion Smith and playmaking WR Terrelle Pryor are also being released, sources say. https://t.co/iwY85VKdL1
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 30, 2019
11 a.m. ET: The most stressful two-day period on the NFL calendar is here.
The good news is that the 2019 NFL season is officially less than a week away. The bad news for players across the league, however, is that teams have until Saturday at 4 p.m. ET to get their rosters down to 53 for Week 1. That means a tense couple of days for players on roster bubbles across all 32 NFL teams.
As moves are made, we’ll be updating this live blog, so be sure to follow along as there should be plenty of movement across the league.
