Former Oregon Ducks Among Numerous Players Released as NFL Teams Finalize 53-Man Rosters
NFL teams cut their rosters to 53 players on Sunday, leading to the release of several former Oregon Ducks, with notable names like Whittington, Herbert, and Brown among them.

Portland, OR, August 30, 2026 —
The National Football League (NFL) saw a significant shake-up across all 32 teams on Sunday as clubs were mandated to trim their rosters down to the final 53-player limit. This annual deadline marks a critical juncture for players striving to secure a spot on an active roster for the upcoming season.
The roster cuts impact players from every collegiate background, and this year was no exception for former student-athletes from the University of Oregon. Several players who previously played for the Oregon Ducks were among those released by their respective NFL organizations as teams finalized their personnel.
Notable former Oregon Ducks mentioned in the context of these roster reductions include players such as Whittington, Herbert, and Brown. The exact number of former Ducks released and the specific NFL teams involved were not detailed in the information provided. The fate of these players, whether they will be signed to practice squads, claimed by other teams, or become free agents, remains a developing situation.
The process of cutting rosters to 53 players is a highly competitive and often emotional period in the NFL calendar. It signifies the end of exhibition games and the official commencement of the regular season preparations. For many players, these cuts represent the culmination of intense training camp efforts and a significant hurdle in their professional careers. Those released may still have opportunities through practice squad signings or potential future team needs, depending on league rules and team strategies.
The exact outcomes for each of the former Oregon Ducks players, including any details about their future NFL status or specific circumstances surrounding their releases, were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Aaron Fentress on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.