Madden 26 Week 7 Roster Update: Expected Release Date and What to Know EA Sports’ next roster update lands ahead of Bengals vs. Steelers on Thursday Night Football — here’s when to expect it and what it includes

The next Madden NFL 26 Roster Update is on the way, giving players the latest team changes and lineup adjustments across the league.

These weekly updates reflect real-world trades, injuries, and free-agent moves, keeping your in-game rosters as accurate as possible to the current NFL season.

While these updates don’t include gameplay or tuning fixes, they ensure that you’re competing with the most up-to-date lineups when playing online or head-to-head with friends.

Here’s what to expect from the Madden 26 Week 7 update.

📅 Madden 26 Week 7 Roster Update Release Date

EA Sports is expected to release the Week 7 Roster Update on Thursday, October 16, 2025, just before kickoff for Thursday Night Football — when the Cincinnati Bengals host the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Historically, Madden roster updates go live a few hours before TNF each week, though the timing can vary slightly depending on final roster confirmations.

🔄 What’s Included in the Week 7 Update

Each roster update in Madden 26 adjusts:

Player transactions (trades, releases, and signings)
Depth chart changes
Injury status updates
Team ratings and weekly performances

However, these updates do not include gameplay patches or balancing changes — those are handled in separate title updates.

With teams shuffling lineups mid-season, it’s the best way to make sure your franchise and online matches stay current.

🏟️ NFL Week 7 Highlights

Week 7 brings plenty of storylines both in the real NFL and for Madden fans keeping up with roster changes.

Thursday Night Football: Bengals vs. Steelers

The Bengals will look to break a four-game losing streak, while the Steelers enter riding a three-game win streak. Can Joe Flacco lead Cincinnati to a much-needed win at home?

Sunday Morning in London: Rams vs. Jaguars

Another international matchup kicks off early this week as Jacksonville (4-2) faces Los Angeles (4-2) at 9:30 AM ET. The Jaguars have turned heads under new head coach Liam Coen, while the Rams continue to battle for control of the NFC West.

Monday Night Football Doubleheader:

Buccaneers @ Lions
Texans @ Seahawks

Two primetime games close out the week — a scheduling trend that continues to divide fans but still delivers plenty of entertainment.

🕒 Final Thoughts

The Madden 26 Week 7 Roster Update arrives Thursday, October 16, just in time for Bengals–Steelers. Whether you’re managing your franchise or playing Ultimate Team, updating your rosters ensures you’re competing with the most realistic lineups possible.

Stay tuned for more weekly roster breakdowns and rating adjustments as the NFL season unfolds.