NFL owners delayed the inevitable when they decided to eliminate the 75-man roster cut period before the fourth preseason game. Now, teams will only prepare for one deadline after the final exhibition game.
The New England Patriots jumped off to an early start when general manager and head coach Bill Belichick released defensive end Kony Ealy, who signed with the team during the offseason, per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. The New York Jets claimed him off waivers.
All 32 teams will play their final preseason contest on Thursday.