NFL teams have until Tuesday (8/26) at 3:00 p.m. Central to submit their initial 53-man rosters for the 2025 season, and the clubs have already begun making transactions.

Our Chicago Bears transaction tracker is below if you want to skip ahead, but if you want some pertinent roster construction info, then read on.

When players are released, all vested veterans — players with four or more accrued seasons of service in the league — will become free agents, while players with less than four years of service will go through waivers. Once players clear waivers, they are eligible to be signed to a team’s 16-man practice squad. A 17th spot is available if he player qualifies and is designated as an International Player.

The claiming period for players who are placed on waivers at the final ros

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