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Patriots 53-man roster projection: final cuts ahead of Aug. 30

Our Pats Pulpit-sourced Patriots 53-man roster projection (Aug. 28, 2026) walks through the projected 53, practice-squad candidates and what to watch before the Aug. 30 cutdown.

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Nolan Pierce

Nolan Pierce is the managing editor for Patriots Report, where he covers major New England Patriots news, coaching decisions, organizational direction and developments across the AFC East. His work focuses on explaining how daily events fit into the team’s broader competitive plan, from leadership decisions and roster priorities to season-defining storylines. Pierce also handles general Patriots coverage that crosses multiple editorial beats and oversees the site’s overall news direction.

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