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Seahawks' 53-man roster projection spotlights Montorie Foster Jr.'s bid
sports14 days ago

Seahawks' 53-man roster projection spotlights Montorie Foster Jr.'s bid

The News Tribune’s Gregg Bell projects Seattle’s initial 53-man roster after the preseason, highlighting Montorie Foster Jr.’s emergence at wide receiver as a likely replacement after Jake Bobo’s injury, a three-quarterback group (Darnold, Lock, Milroe), four running backs, and six receivers. The piece outlines expected cuts, a mid‑season trade for Christian Haynes, designation of Zach Charbonnet to PUP, and a signing of Terrion Arnold on the NFL commissioner’s exempt list, with Igbinoghene potentially returning to the practice squad. Depth charts span nine offensive linemen, six defensive linemen, nine linebackers, five corners, and five safeties in the projection.

via Tacoma News Tribune|
#montorie-foster#preseason#roster-projection
Bengals refine final 53-man roster projection ahead of cuts
sports14 days ago

Bengals refine final 53-man roster projection ahead of cuts

An updated Bengals 53-man roster projection ahead of final cuts envisions two quarterbacks (Burrow, Flacco), six wide receivers, three running backs, four tight ends, nine offensive linemen, ten defensive linemen, four linebackers, 12 defensive backs, and three special-teamers, with several bubble players—such as Jack Endries, Cam Grandy, Kendric Pryor—martching toward the chopping block as Cincinnati weighs final decisions and practice-squad options.

via Bengals Wire|
#53-man-roster#bengals#final-cuts
Packers 53-Man Forecast: Chalky Roster With Subtle Shuffles
sports15 days ago

Packers 53-Man Forecast: Chalky Roster With Subtle Shuffles

Green Bay’s final 53-man roster projection sticks largely to the depth-chart order, with Jordan Love and Tyrod Taylor at quarterback (Kyle McCord on the practice squad unless promoted). The backfield features Josh Jacobs, MarShawn Lloyd and Chris Brooks, with a potential league suspension for Jacobs possibly opening a spot for Pierre Strong Jr. or Jaden Nixon on the practice squad. At receiver, Watson, Golden and Reed start, with Sturdivant earning the slot role over Neyor and Savion Williams providing depth. Kraft and Smith are the primary tight ends, with Whyle on reserve and Musgrave on the PUP. The offensive line is trimmed (Darian Kinnard out); the defensive line and edge group include Wyatt, Brooks, Hargrave, Brinson, McClellan with Dennis-Sutton pushing in later. Linebackers are Franklin, Cooper, McDuffie, Hopper and Niemann; cornerbacks include Nixon, Valentine, Cisse, St-Juste and Domani Jackson (potentially redshirted). The safeties are McKinney, Williams, Bullard, Oladapo and Hadden (with Hadden in the slot/three-safety role). Specialists are Smack, Whelan and Adomitis. The projection is largely predictable unless a suspension, injury or trade alters plans.

via Acme Packing Company|
#depth-chart#green-bay-packers#nfl
Eagles' final 53-man roster projection: Hurts-led depth battles shape cuts
sports15 days ago

Eagles' final 53-man roster projection: Hurts-led depth battles shape cuts

The piece lays out a final 53-man Eagles roster projection after training camp and three preseason games, detailing starters and depth by position and noting potential moves (Eli Stowers to IR with return designation; possible outside tight end addition; 16-player practice squad). Key notes include QB trio Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, Cole Payton; RBs Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby, Will Shipley; WRs DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks, Makai Lemon, Darius Cooper, Marquise Brown; TE trio Goedert, Mundt, Latu; OL of 10; 6 edge defenders; 6 interior DL; 5 LBs; 6 CBs; 3 safeties; and 3 specialists.

via PhillyVoice|
#football#nfl#philadelphia-eagles
Patriots tighten 53-man outlook after eventful week
nfl15 days ago

Patriots tighten 53-man outlook after eventful week

Patriots roster projection 3.1 reflects a busy week of injuries, practice updates, and waiver activity. The plan keeps three quarterbacks (Maye, DeVito, Morton), adds Lan Larison at running back (Hassan Haskins cut), and maintains a depth chart across positions: six wide receivers, four linebackers, five defensive linemen, five edge rushers (Harold Landry on PUP), six cornerbacks, five safeties (Jaylen Reed added as NFI), and three specialists. Ben Brown heads to IR, with Brenden Schooler remaining NFI, and final cuts/wavier moves loom as the team aims for a 53-man roster.

via 98.5 The Sports Hub|
#new-england-patriots#nfl#patriots
Brady’s Bills 53-Man Shuffle: Tough Cuts Ahead
sports15 days ago

Brady’s Bills 53-Man Shuffle: Tough Cuts Ahead

Buffalo Bills head coach Joe Brady faces the difficult task of trimming to 53 after the preseason, laying out a position-by-position projection that includes Josh Allen and Kyle Allen at QB with Shane Buechele likely cut (possible practice-squad), a Cook-led backfield with Davis and Johnson and a fullback, a WR corps led by Moore, Shakir and Palmer with Sherfield locking in #6, a three-man TE group around Kincaid/Knox/Hawes, and depth across the OL, DL, LB, CB and S, plus special-teams considerations. The piece also highlights likely practice-squad targets (Buechele, Wheeler, Latu, Danna) and notes injuries and scheme-driven decisions shaping the final 53.

via Democrat and Chronicle|
#53-man-roster#buffalo-bills#nfl
Steelers' 53-man roster forecast flags four-QB plan and potential surprise cuts
sports15 days ago

Steelers' 53-man roster forecast flags four-QB plan and potential surprise cuts

Ray Fittipaldo projects the Steelers’ final 53-man roster with four quarterbacks (Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, Drew Allar), a 25-man offense and 25-man defense, nine offensive linemen, and notes on possible surprise cuts and IR moves (potentially moving Howard to IR if he’s concussed) while keeping an eye on the practice squad.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|
#nfl#practice-squad#quarterbacks
Bills’ 53-Man Blueprint: Final Preseason Projection Ahead of Cutdown
sports15 days ago

Bills’ 53-Man Blueprint: Final Preseason Projection Ahead of Cutdown

After a 28-27 comeback win over the Steelers, Buffalo must trim from 91 to 53 by Sunday; the projection keeps Josh Allen and Kyle Allen as the QB duo, runs with four backs (Cook, Ray Davis, Gore Jr., VanSumeren), six receivers (Moore, Shakir, Palmer, Coleman, Bell, Sherfield), three tight ends (Kincaid, Knox, Hawes) with Latu/Zylstra in play for the practice squad, nine offensive linemen (Bowry likely IR, Van Pran‑Granger trade path), six defensive linemen, four Inside Linebackers, six edge rushers, ten defensive backs, and three specialists; Hamlin would be left off the initial 53 with a possible practice-squad path, while other moves hinge on waivers and IR/designations.

via Buffalo Rumblings|
#53-man#buffalo-bills#nfl
Eagles' Final Preseason Spotlight: 10 Players to Watch vs. Bengals
sports15 days ago

Eagles' Final Preseason Spotlight: 10 Players to Watch vs. Bengals

Ahead of the Eagles’ final preseason game against the Bengals, this watchlist highlights 10 players who could shape the 53-man roster: Makai Lemon returns from a hamstring rehab and should see targets as a potential WR3; Uar Bernard and Joshua Weru show intriguing traits on the defensive front and will get one last shot to prove themselves; seventh‑rounder Keyshawn James-Newby aims to earn a spot after an ankle issue; veteran Elijah Moore and Jonathan Jones provide depth as decisions loom; undrafted DBs Kapena Gushiken and Maximus Pulley remain in contention; and Jake Elliott with long snapper Rocco Underwood will get kicking/snapping reps. With starters usually resting, the game centers on depth and last‑minute roster moves that could influence the 53.0-man roster.”,

via PhillyVoice|
#eagles#makai-lemon#nfl
49ers sharpen 53-man plan as cutdown weekend looms
sports16 days ago

49ers sharpen 53-man plan as cutdown weekend looms

San Francisco is trimming from 90 to 53 by Sunday, using IR return designations and release‑and‑re‑sign moves to keep preferred players. Piñeiro’s accuracy anchors the kicking game, the QB room appears to be Purdy/Jones/Rourke with Martinez as a practice‑squad option, and Guerendo could land on PUP to free a roster spot. The biggest open question is linebacker depth and how the 49ers balance IR/return designations with a crowded WR/TE/OL group as they head toward Week 1.

via The San Francisco Standard|
#cutdown-day#injured-reserve#nfl
sports17 days ago

Steelers’ Bold 4-QB Path Fits Into a Major 2026 Roster Shuffle

Bryan’s third 2026 Steelers 53-man roster projection, issued after the second preseason game and ahead of the finale in Buffalo, sticks with a four-quarterback depth chart (Rodgers, Rudolph, Will Howard, Drew Allar), a three-backfield, and a 24-man defense led by Heyward, Benton, and Watt. The piece preserves most core roles (six WRs, four TEs/FBs, nine OL) and leans on special teams and rookies like Spears‑Jennings for depth, while noting ongoing questions about Kaleb Wilson and the timing of Porter Jr.’s return from PUP/active status.”,

via Steelers Depot|
#53-man-roster#nfl#preseason
Seahawks-Titans snap counts reveal depth moves and roster bets
sports19 days ago

Seahawks-Titans snap counts reveal depth moves and roster bets

Seattle’s 19–16 loss to Tennessee produced clear roster signals: Hart played almost every snap at tackle while Amari Kight sat out; Richman’s injury bumped Christian Haynes and Bryce Cabeldue into earlier action; Montorie Foster stayed active on offense and special teams, with Bobo out for the season leaving WR5 wide open; defensively Knight and O’Connell sat, Surratt and Paul Jr. logged heavy snaps, Finley started at safety for the second straight game, and Andre Fuller secured the nickel role while Igbinoghene and Pritchett handled the boundary; Seattle wraps up the preseason Friday vs. Kansas City.

via Field Gulls|
#nfl-preseason#roster-projection#seahawks
Giants' camp roster breakdown: early locks, bubble players, and long shots
sports1 month ago

Giants' camp roster breakdown: early locks, bubble players, and long shots

After four days of Giants camp, this update splits the 91-man roster into locks, bubble players, and long shots by position, highlighting QB locks Jaxson Dart and Jameis Winston, RBs Cam Skattebo/Tyrone Tracy/Devin Singletary/Patrick Ricard, and notable changes like Runyan moving from bubble to lock at OL and Cambre/Hodgins swapping for special-teams value; padded practices begin Monday as the roster battle continues toward the 53-man limit.

via Big Blue View|
#new-york-giants#nfl#position-battles