Yahoo! Sports · Aug 24, 2025
Final Green Bay Packers 53-man roster prediction before roster cutdowns
The Green Bay Packers finished the preseason on Saturday night at Lambeau Field and now have roughly three days to established the team's first 53-man roster. The NFL's deadline for trimming rosters to 53 players is 3:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday. Matt LaFleur called this time of the year "bittersweet," considering the excitement for players who get a roster spot and the disappointment of those falling short.
LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst must find the best combination of 53 players, ensuring each position has the right numbers and specific roles are filled before the Packers take on the Detroit Lions in Week 1.
Explaining my final 53-man roster prediction for the Packers:
