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Patriots Reveal 2026 Schedule, Face 53-Man Cut Deadline

7/23/2026

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The New England Patriots will open their 2026 schedule at Seattle on September 9 and host the Steelers at home on September 20.
The team will travel 27,590 miles this season, the fifth-most in the NFL.
Pet Adoption Day is set for Saturday, July 25, with regional animal-rescue groups.
Roster cuts must trim the active roster to 53 by August 30 after a 90-player preseason limit.

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The New England Patriots will open their 2026 schedule at Seattle on September 9 and host the Steelers at home on September 20.
The team will travel 27,590 miles this season, the fifth-most in the NFL.
Pet Adoption Day is set for Saturday, July 25, with regional animal-rescue groups.
Roster cuts must trim the active roster to 53 by August 30 after a 90-player preseason limit.