November 5, 2024

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Live updates ahead of Tuesday’s roster cut deadline

Live updates ahead of Tuesday’s roster cut deadline

Decision Day has officially arrived in the NFL.

By 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, all 32 teams must trim their rosters to 53 players. The cutoff deadline is sure to be painful for many players across the league, with newcomers and veterans facing major setbacks as they try to continue pursuing their football futures. But for others, the day could be the realization of a dream if they are included on an initial active roster.

A handful of teams have already begun releasing or waiving players on Monday, with some making dozens or more moves. USA TODAY Sports will be providing live news and updates on all roster moves throughout Tuesday, so stay tuned for the latest:

Patriots waive quarterback Billy Zabe

New England Patriots quarterback Billy Zappe (4) looks to pass during the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Gillette Stadium.

The New England Patriots are still trying to figure out which quarterback will be in the starting lineup for the regular season, but Billy Zapp won’t be a part of it — at least on the active roster.

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According to multiple reports, the team is waiving the player, who is in his third season.

Zapp, a fourth-round pick out of Western Kentucky in 2022, started eight games for the Patriots the past two years. He was cut at the deadline last year but later returned to the team and started six games in 2023, throwing for 1,272 yards with six touchdowns and nine interceptions.

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