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NFL teams have until 6 PM tomorrow to reduce their roster down to the final 53. Here’s a look at how it may likely play out.
Quarterbacks:[3] Ben Roethlisberger, Bruce Gradkowski, Landry Jones.
I feel pretty certain that Jones makes the roster. The team knew he was a developmental pick.
Running Backs: [6] Le’veon Bell, Isaac Redman, Larod Stephens-Howling, Jonathan Dwyer, Felix Jones, Will Johnson [FB]
Dwyer could very well be cut or traded, and Jones could also be cut. In the end I lean towards the team actually keeping both to start the season. I’ve seen speculation that the Steelers call the Giants to trade Dwyer for a pick, but I don’t see the Giants being that hard up for a Running Back.
Wide Receivers:[4] Antonio Brown, Emmanuel Sanders, Jerricho Cotchery, Marcus Wheaton.
This is a tough one, and if the team keeps 5 WRs, then Moye is the fifth. I think Moye and Brown go to the PS to start the season, though. Of course, Brown is a gamble on the PS.
Tight Ends:[4] Heath Miller, David Johnson, David Paulson, Matt Spaeth.
Spaeth will likely be placed on IR designated to return.
Offensive Line:[8] Maurkice Pouncey, Ramon Foster, David DeCastro, Mike Adams, Marcus Gilbert, Kelvin Beachum, John Malecki, Guy Whimper.
Defensive Line:[6] Ziggy Hood, Steve McLendon, Brett Keisel, Cameron Heyward, Al Woods, Alameda Ta’amu.
This could go either way between Ta’amu and Fangupo in my eyes, but I think Ta’amu has shown enough to get the spot. Fangupo’s age is a deciding factor, too.
Linebackers:[10] LaMarr Woodley, Larry Foote, Lawrence Timmons, Jason Worilds, Jarvis Jones, Chris Carter, Alan Baxter, Marshall McFadden, Kion Wilson and Vince Williams.
I can easily see Wilson going to the Practice Squad. If that’s the case, they keep 9 and DCS is the 5th safety.
Cornerbacks:[5] Ike Taylor, Cortez Allen, William Gay, Curtis Brown, Terry Hawthorne.
Hawthorne missed a lot of time this summer, but he’s got a high ceiling. I think Victorian lands on the Practice Squad.
Safeties:[4] Troy Polamalu, Ryan Clark, Shamarko Thomas, Robert Golden.
Specials:[3] Greg Warren, Shaun Suisham, Drew Butler
Feel free to share your thoughts in the forum.
