Tom Jensen· Aug 15, 2026
NFL.com published a list of players it expects to be released by cutdown day, headlined by tight ends Dawson Knox, T.J. Hockenson and Cole Kmet.
“This week nfl.com listed players they think will be let go by cutdown day.”
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3 checkable claims — 3 roster spot calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 6 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
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3 checkable claims in this take
Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.
- Roster Spot CallsCole KmetChicago BearsAug 15, 2026
Cole Kmet to make the roster
“players they think will be let go by cutdown day ... and Chicago's Cole Kmet”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsDawson KnoxBuffalo BillsAug 15, 2026
Dawson Knox to make the roster
“This week nfl.com listed players they think will be let go by cutdown day. The best talent is at tight end including Dawson Knox of Buffalo”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsT.J. HockensonMinnesota VikingsAug 15, 2026
T.J. Hockenson to make the roster
“players they think will be let go by cutdown day ... T.J. Hockenson of Minnesota”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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