The Carolina Panthers and every other NFL team must cut their current 90-man rosters down to 53 before 4:00 PM ET on Saturday (8/31). With all teams playing in their final preseason contest on Thursday (8/29) night, almost immediately following the final whistle some players will learn their fate for Week 1 of the regular season.
For fans, the preseason may not pose much to get excited about as these preliminary games are filled with backups and rookies learning to adjust in professional football. However, consider the fact that 32 teams exist with 22 total starters on offense and defense.