By 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Aug. 26, New England and the league’s other 31 clubs will have to reduce their rosters from a maximum of 90 to no more than 53. This means that hundreds of players are about to hit waivers and the open market over the next few days, including up to 38 Patriots.

The New England Patriots open the 2025 regular season vs. the Las Vegas Raiders on Sept. 7 (1 p.m. ET) at Gillette Stadium. The status of safety Kyle Dugger and outside linebacker Anfernee Jennings -- former starters in the previous scheme -- are two of the biggest questions surrounding the team's initial 53-man roster.