Super Bowl 50

I predict a Super Bowl repeat this season: New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks. The birds out west made a big splash when they acquired Jimmy Graham in a trade with the Saints, but overall this team looks relatively the same as it did a year ago. I have no idea when/if Kam Chancellor's holdout will end, but if he continues to stand his ground and the Seahawks start slow out of the gate -- nobody is going to mistake Dion Bailey for Kam Chancellor -- I wouldn't be surprised to see the two sides reach a new deal. The offensive line is still an area of concern, Justin Britt was moved to right guard after a poor rookie season as the starting right tackle. Drew Nowak will (attempt) to replace former All-Pro Max Unger, who was dealt to New Orleans in return for Graham, at center. The receiving corps still lacks top-level talent, but Graham and an elite ground game cover up that flaw. Their will be challengers -- Green Bay and Philadelphia, specifically -- who are going to make it interesting. Had Jordy Nelson not suffered a season-ending knee injury, I may have chosen the Packers to represent the NFC. Yet, here we are.

Last season's Super Bowl champions, the New England Patriots, are returning to the big stage in 2016. Their going to play a different style and win games differently than they did a season ago. No longer can Belichick rely on Darrelle Revis to shut down the opponent's best receiver -- though, I do believe Malcolm Butler is going to do a hell of a job replacing him. Their hopes for repeating rest in large part on the shoulders of the defense's front seven. This is as talented a group as Belichick has put together in years and they're going to have to produce, or offenses will pick the secondary apart. I expect Chandler Jones to have a monster year and free agent acquisition Jabaal Sheard will prove to be one of the biggest steals of free agency. Rob Ninkovich is going to be as reliable as always, while Jamie Collins and Dont'a Hightower should have breakout seasons. On offense, Brady will be without Brandon LaFell for at least the first six games, so Danny Amendola and Aaron Dobson will have to step up in his absence. I don't expect the offensive line to start as slow as they did last season. Opposing defenses are going to have fits defending this unit in the red zone, as the tandem of Rob Gronkowski (6'6", 265-pounds) and newcomer Scott Chandler (6'7", 260-pounds) provide two very tall tasks. I expect one team to threaten New England's chances at reaching the Super Bowl: the Baltimore Ravens. They almost spoiled it for the Pats last season, and I expect them to try again 2016.

Super Bowl 50: New England Patriots 30 Seattle Seahawks 28

Projected 10-Man Practice Squad: Washington

Washington

Corey Crawford, DE, Rookie
Deshazor Everett, CB, Rookie
Sage Harold, OLB, Rookie
Kyshoen Jarrett, SS, Rookie
Tyler Larsen, C, 2nd year
Ty Long, K, Rookie
Ty Nsekhe, OT, 4th year
Terrance Plummer, ILB, Rookie
Rashad Ross, WR, 3rd year
Trey Williams, RB, Rookie

Projected 10-Man Practice Squad: Tennessee Titans

Tennessee Titans

Isaako Aaitui, DL, 5th year
Ri'Shard Anderson, CB, 2nd year
David Fluellen, RB, 2nd year
Andy Gallik, C, Rookie
Josue Matias, OG, Rookie
Tre McBride, WR, Rookie
Yawin Smallwood, ILB, 2nd year
Phillip Supernaw, TE, 4th year
J.R. Tavai, OLB, Rookie
Jemea Thomas, DB, 2nd year

Projected 10-Man Practice Squad: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Updated: September 2, 2015 at 6:05 PM
 
Kaelin Clay, WR, Rookie
Ryan Delaire, DE, Rookie
Brandon Dixon, CB, 2nd year
Reid Fragel, OT, 3rd year
Chris Hackett, FS, Rookie
Rannell Hall, WR, Rookie
Josh Keyes, LB, Rookie
Cashaud Lyons, DL, Rookie
Kevin Pamphile, OT, 2nd year
Jeremiah Warren, C/G, 4th year

Projected 10-Man Practice Squad: St. Louis Rams

St. Louis Rams
Updated: September 2, 2015 at 6:08 PM

Isaiah Battle, OT, Rookie
Alex Bayer, TE, 2nd year
Emory Blake, WR, 3rd year 
Malcolm Brown, RB, Rookie
Marcus Forston, DT, 4th year
Montell Garner, CB, Rookie
Bryce Hager, ILB, Rookie
Martin Ifedi, DL, Rookie
Zach Laskey, FB, Rookie
Cody Wichmann, OG, Rookie

Projected 10-Man Practice Squad: Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks
Updated: September 2, 2015 at 6:24 PM

Obum Gwachum, DE/OLB, Rookie
David King, DL, 3rd year
Keavon Milton, OT, 3rd year
Ryan Murphy, S, Rookie
Eric Pinkins, LB, 2nd year
Thomas Rawls, RB, Rookie
Mohammed Seisay, CB, 2nd year
Kristjan Sokoli, OG, Rookie
Jesse Williams, NT, 3rd year
Kasen Williams,WR, Rookie

Projected 10-Man Practice Squad: San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco 49ers
Updated: September 2, 2015 at 6:31 PM
 
Rory Anderson, TE, Rookie
Isaac Blakeney, WR, Rookie

Patrick Miller, OT, Rookie
Mike Purcell, NT, 3rd year
Kaleb Ramsey, DL, 2nd year
Keith Reaser, CB, 2nd year
Ian Silberman, OL, Rookie
Shayne Skov, ILB, 2nd year
Dylan Thompson, QB, Rookie
Jermaine Whitehead, S, Rookie

Projected 10-Man Practice Squad: San Diego Chargers

San Diego Chargers
Updated: September 2, 2015 at 6:34 PM

Chi Chi Ariguzo, ILB, Rookie
Adrian Phillips, SS, 2nd year
Lowell Rose, CB, 3rd year
Jeremiah Sirles, OG, 2nd year
Dreamius Smith, RB, Rookie
Brad Sorensen, QB, 2nd year
Damion Square, DL, 3rd year
Colton Underwood, OLB, 2nd year
Kenny Wiggins, OL, 5th year
Tyrell Williams, WR, Rookie

Projected 10-Man Practice Squad: Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers
Last updated: September 2, 2015 at 6:41 PM

Anthony Chickillo, OLB, Rookie
Jawon Chisolm, RB, Rookie
Cameron Clear, TE, Rookie
Matt Conrath, DE, 4th year
Reese Dismukes, C/OG, Rookie
Kevin Fogg, CB, 2nd year
Terence Garvin, ILB, 3rd year
Gerod Holliman, FS, Rookie
Tyler Murphy, WR, Rookie
Mitchell Van Dyk, OT, 2nd year

Projected 10-Man Practice Squad: Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles
Last updated: September 2, 2015 at 6:45 PM

Josh Andrews, C, 2nd year
Rasheed Bailey, WR, Rookie
Brett Boyko, OT, Rookie
Jerome Couplin III, SS, 2nd year
Najee Goode, ILB, 4th year
Brian Mihalik, DE, Rookie
Raheem Mostert, RB, Rookie
Travis Raciti, DL, Rookie
Denzel Rice, CB, Rookie
Diaheem Watkins, OLB, Rookie

Projected 10-Man Practice Squad: Oakland Raiders

Oakland Raiders
Updated: September 2, 2015 at 6:54 PM
 
Denico Autry, DE, 2nd year
Mitchell Bell, OG, Rookie
Michael Dyer, RB, Rookie
SaQwan Edwards, CB, Rookie
Josh Harper, WR, Rookie
Shelby Harris, DE, 2nd year
Tevin McDonald, FS, Rookie
Anthony Morris, OT, Rookie
Leon Orr, DT, Rookie
Chase Williams, LB, Rookie

Projected 10-Man Practice Squad: New York Jets

New York Jets
Updated: September 4, 2015 at 2:05 PM
 
Deion Barnes, OLB, Rookie
Shaq Evans, WR, 2nd year
Durell Eskridge, FS, Rookie
Wesley Johnson, C/G, 2nd year
Taiwan Jones, ILB, Rookie
Arthur Lynch, TE, 2nd year
Walt Powell, WR, 2nd year
Brent Qvale, OT, 2nd year
Jordan Williams, DL, Rookie
Marcus Williams, CB, 2nd year

Projected 10-Man Practice Squad: New York Giants

New York Giants
Last updated: September 4, 2015 at 1:58 PM

C.J. Conway, CB, Rookie
Jerome Cunningham, TE, 2nd year
Sean Donnelly, OT, Rookie
Cole Farrand, ILB, Rookie
Geremy Davis, WR, Rookie
Dominique Hamilton, DT, 4th year
Kenneth Harper, RB, Rookie
Bobby Hart, OG, Rookie
Uani Unga, ILB, 2nd year
Corey Washington, WR, 2nd year

Projected 10-Man Practice Squad: New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Saints
Updated: September 4, 2015 at 1:54 PM
 
Tavaris Barnes, DE, Rookie
Henry Coley, ILB, Rookie
Brian Dixon, CB, 2nd year
Jerry Franklin, ILB, 4th year
Sean Hickey, OT, Rookie

Cyril Lemon, OG, Rookie
Ashaad Mabry, DT, Rookie
Chris Manhertz, TE, 2nd year
Sammy Seamster, CB, 2nd year
Willie Snead, WR, 2nd year

Projected 10-Man Practice Squad: New England Patriots

New England Patriots
Last updated: August 26, 2015 at 1:30 PM

Asante Cleveland, TE, 2nd year
DaVaris Daniels, WR, Rookie
Xzavier Dickson, OLB, Rookie
Darius Fleming, LB, 4th year
Ryan Groy, OG, 2nd year
Chris Harper, WR, Rookie
Brandon King, DB, Rookie
James Morris, ILB, 2nd year
Dax Swanson, DB, 3rd year
Casey Walker, DT, 3rd year

Projected 10-Man Practice Squad: Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings
Last updated: September 4, 2015 at 2:14 PM

Babatunde Aiyegbusi, OT, Rookie
Chigbo Anunoby, DT, 4th year
Isaac Fruechte, WR, Rookie
Anthony Harris, FS, Rookie
DuJuan Harris, RB, 5th year
Taylor Heinicke, QB, Rookie
Zac Kerin, OG, 2nd year
Leon Mackey, DE, Rookie
Brian Peters, LB/S, Rookie
Edmond Robinson, LB, Rookie

Projected 10-Man Practice Squad: Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins
Last updated: September 4, 2015 at 2:15 PM

Deandre Coleman, DT, 2nd year
Mike Gillislee, RB, 2nd year
Cobi Hamilton, WR, 3rd year
Donald Hawkins, OT, 2nd year
Mike Hull, LB, Rookie
Christion Jones, WR, Rookie
Jordan Kovacs, S, 3rd year
Tony Lippett, CB, Rookie
Tim Semisch, TE, Rookie
Aundrey Walker, OG, Rookie

Projected 10-Man Practice Squad: Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs
Last updated: August 31, 2015 at 9:19 AM

D.J. Alexander, ILB, Rookie
Garrett Frye, OT, Rookie
David Irving, DE, Rookie
Dontella Luckett, WR, Rookie
Rakeem Nunez-Roches, DL, Rookie
Deji Olatoye, CB, 2nd year
Jarrod Pughsley, OT, 2nd year
Kevin Short, CB, Rookie
Daniel Sorensen, SS, 2nd year
Spencer Ware, RB, 3rd year

Projected 10-Man Practice Squad: Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacksonville Jaguars
Last updated: September 4, 2015 at 2:26 PM

Thurston Armbrister, ILB, Rookie
Cody Booth, OT, 2nd year
Nordly Capi, DE, Rookie
Jeremy Harris, CB, 3rd year
Ben Koyack, TE, Rookie
Craig Loston, SS, 2nd year
Nick Marshall, CB, Rookie
Tyler Shatley, OG, 2nd year
Neal Sterling, WR, Rookie
Todd Thomas, LB, Rookie

Projected 10-Man Practice Squad: Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Colts
Updated: September 4, 2015 at 2:33 PM
 
Daniel Adongo, OLB, 3rd year
Bryan Bennett, QB, Rookie
Quan Bray, WR, Rookie
Denzelle Good, OT, Rookie
Winston Guy, SS, 4th year
Henoc Muamba, ILB, 2nd year
Kitt O'Brien, OG, Rookie
Earl Okine, DE, 3rd year
Kelcey Quarles, DL, 2nd year
Zurlon Tipton, RB, 2nd year

Projected 10-Man Practice Squad: Houston Texans

Houston Texans
Last updated: August 18, 2015 at 4:13 PM

Lonnie Ballentine, FS, 2nd year
Kourtnei Brown, OLB, 4th year
Max Bullough, ILB, 2nd year
Christian Covington, DL, Rookie
Matt Feiler, OT, 2nd year
Andre Hal, FS, 2nd year
Will Johnson, P, Rookie
Khari Lee, TE, Rookie
Greg Mancz, C, Rookie
Keith Mumphery, WR, Rookie

Projected 10-Man Practice Squad: Green Bay Packers

Green Bay Packers
Updated: August 14, 2015 at 3:12 PM

Kennard Backman, TE, Rookie
Fabbians Ebbele, OT, Rookie
Bruce Gaston, DT, 2nd year
Ladarius Gunter, CB, Rookie
Alonzo Harris, RB, Rookie 
Jermauria Rasco, OLB, Rookie
Aaron Ripkowski, FB, Rookie
James Vaughters, ILB Rookie
Josh Walker, OG, 2nd year
Myles White, WR, 3rd year

Projected 10-Man Practice Squad: Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions
Last updated: August 14, 2015 at 3:42 PM

Kyle Brindza, K/P, Rookie
T.J. Jones, WR, 2nd year
Casey Pierce, TE, Rookie
Xavier Proctor, OT, 3rd year
Corey Robinson, OT, Rookie
Jocquel Skinner, CB, 2nd year
Brandon Copeland, LB, 3rd year
Isaiah Johnson, S, Rookie
Jerel Worthy, DT, 4th year
Zach Zenner, RB, Rookie

Projected 10-Man Practice Squad: Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos
Updated: August 20, 2015 at 5:21 PM
 
Shaq Barrett, OLB, 2nd year
Kapri Bibbs, RB, 2nd year
Andre Davis, OG, Rookie
Zac Dysert, QB, 3rd year
Josh Furman, SS, Rookie
Marcel Jensen, TE, 2nd year
Chuka Ndulue, DL, Rookie
Taurean Nixon, CB, Rookie
Kyle Roberts, OT, Rookie
Jordan Taylor, WR, Rookie

Projected 10-Man Practice Squad: Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys
Last updated: August 21, 2015 at 4:05 PM

Lavar Edwards, DE, 3rd year
Ben Gardner, DE, 2nd year
Laurence Gibson, OT, Rookie
Ka'Lial Glaud, LB, 3rd year
Deontay Greenberry, WR, Rookie
Nick Harwell, WR, Rookie
Ben Malena, RB, 2nd year
Tim Scott, DB, Rookie
Robert Steeples, CB, 3rd year
John Wetzel, OL, 3rd year

Projected 10-Man Practice Squad: Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns
Last updated: September 1, 2015 at 3:58 PM

Karim Barton, OG, 2nd year
Tim Flanders, RB, 2nd year
Charles Gaines, CB, Rookie
Erie Ladson, OT, 2nd year
Jacobbi McDaniel, DT, 2nd year
Terrelle Pryor, WR, 5th year
Hayes Pullard, ILB, Rookie
Mike Reilly, OLB, Rookie
De'Ante Saunders, FS, Rookie
Dylan Wynn, DE, Rookie

Projected 10-Man Practice Squad: Cincinnati Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals
Last updated: September 1, 2015 at 3:54 PM

Chris Carter, OLB/DE, 5th year
Dan France, OT, 2nd year
Troy Hill, CB, Rookie
Trey Hopkins, OG, 2nd year
Jake Kumerow, WR, Rookie
Floyd Raven, FS, Rookie
Trevor Roach, LB, Rookie
Terrell Watson, RB, Rookie
Keith Wenning, QB, 2nd year
DeShawn Williams, DT, Rookie

Projected 10-Man Practice Squad: Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears
Last updated: August 31, 2015 at 9:14 AM

Blake Annen, TE, 2nd year
Tayo Fabuluje, OT, Rookie
Jacoby Glenn, CB, Rookie
Anthony Jefferson, FS, Rookie
Rashad Lawrence, WR, 2nd year
Tyler Moore, OG, Rookie
Senorise Perry, RB, 2nd year
John Timu, ILB, Rookie
Matthew Wells, ILB/SS, Rookie
Terry Williams, NT, Rookie

Projected 10-Man Practice Squad: Carolina Panthers

Carolina Panthers
Last updated: September 1, 2015 at 3:48 PM

Chas Alecxih, DT, 4th year
Brian Blechen, LB/SS, Rookie
David Foucault, OT, 2nd year
Marcus Lucas, WR, 2nd year
Dean Marlowe, S, Rookie
David Mayo, ILB, Rookie
Jordan McCray, OG, 2nd year
Arthur Miley, DE, Rookie
Scott Simonson, TE, 2nd year
Louis Young, CB, 2nd year

Projected 10-Man Practice Squad: Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Bills
Last updated: September 1, 2015 3:39 PM

Tyson Chandler, OT, Rookie
I.K. Enemkpali, OLB, 2nd year
Chris Gragg, TE, 3rd year
Darryl Johnson, OT, 2nd year
B.J. Larsen, DE, Rookie
Dezmin Lewis, WR, Rookie
Jonathan Meeks, SS, 3rd year
A.J. Tarpley, ILB, Rookie
Deonte Thompson, WR, 4th year
Cierre Wood, RB, 2nd year 

Projected 10-Man Practice Squad: Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore Ravens
Last updated: September 1, 2015 at 3:36 PM

Brennen Beyer, OLB, Rookie
Jeremy Butler, WR, 2nd year
Blaine Causell, OT, Rookie
Terrence Magee, RB, Rookie
Robert Myers, OG, Rookie
Nick Perry, FS, Rookie
Bryn Renner, QB, 2nd year
Micajah Reynolds, DL, 2nd year
Kiero Small, FB, 2nd year
Zach Thompson, OLB, 2nd year

Projected 10-Man Practice Squad: Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons
Last updated: September 1, 2015 at 3:31 PM

Allen Bradford, ILB, 5th year
Pierce Burton, OT, 2nd year
Akeem King, CB, Rookie
Joey Mbu, DT, Rookie
Bernard Reedy, WR, 2nd year
Adam Replogle, OG, 3rd year
Mickey Shuler, TE, 6th year
Robinson Therezie, SS, Rookie
Terron Ward, RB, Rookie
Nick Williams, WR, 3rd year

Projected 10-Man Practice Squad: Arizona Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals
Last updated: September 1, 2015 at 3:30 PM

Gerald Christian, TE, Rookie
Rob Crisp, OT, Rookie
Alani Fu'a, LB, Rookie
Marion Grice, RB, 2nd year
Trevor Hartman, WR, Rookie
Harold Jones-Quartey, S, Rookie
Josh Mauro, DE, 2nd year
C.J. Roberts, CB, Rookie
Anthony Steen, G, 2nd year
Xavier Williams, DT, Rookie

NFL Practice Squad Projections

With my league-wide 53-man roster projections complete, I'm going to turn my attention towards each team's practice squad. The practice squad, also known as the scout team, is a popular destination for late-round draft picks and undrafted rookie free-agents. It's also common to see highly athletic players with raw football skills be signed to the practice squad to develop their skills and potentially contribute in a season or two.

I find it important to note that teams are going to sign players to their respective practice squad who have been cut by other teams. However, because there will be hundreds of players released come late-August and all 32 teams looking to fill out their final roster and practice squads during that time, I choose to project the ten-man practice squads based on the players who are currently on each team's roster. For example, when I publish my piece on the Arizona Cardinals' potential practice squad roster, it will consist only of players who are currently on the team.

My process in deciding which players are likely destined for the practice squad is quite simple. I look at who was on each team's practice squad last season and the odds of those players making the leap to the 53-man roster this year, whether or not he's eligible for another year on the practice squad, and/or if he has enough upside to beat out his competition for a spot on either roster. Then I look at the late-round draft picks and undrafted rookie free-agent signings for each team -- What kind of numbers did they put up in college? Did they play in a tough conference/against elite competition? If they went to a small-college program, did they dominate their competition? What did the scouting reports say about these players? Who's currently listed ahead of them on the depth chart? What's the recent on-field buzz surrounding each team's rookies? Those are the kinds of questions that I answer with the help of websites such as Sports-Reference, Ourlads', NFL.com, and Bleacher Report. Thank you all for viewing my 53-Man Roster Projection series as well as my other posts!

Projected 53-Man Roster: Washington

Washington
Last updated: September 2, 2015 at 5:50 PM 

QB (3): Kirk Cousins, Colt McCoy, Robert Griffin III
RB (3): Alfred Morris, Matt Jones, Chris Thompson
FB (1): Darrel Young
WR (6): DeSean Jackson, Pierre Garcon, Andre Roberts, Jamison Crowder, Ryan Grant, Evan Spencer
TE (3): Jordan Reed, Derek Carrier, Je'Ron Hamm
OT (3): Trent Williams, Morgan Moses, Tom Compton
C/G (6): Kory Lichtensteiger, Shawn Lauvao, Brandon Scherff, Spencer Long, Arie Kouandjio, Josh LeRibeus
NT (2): Terrance Knighton, Chris Baker
DE (4): Jason Hatcher, Stephen Paea, Ricky Jean-Francois, Frank Kearse
OLB (5): Ryan Kerrigan, Trent Murphy, Preston Smith, Houston Bates, Jackson Jeffcoat 
ILB (4): Perry Riley, Keenan Robinson, Will Compton, Martrell Spaight
CB (5): Chris Culliver, David Amerson, DeAngelo Hall, Justin Rogers, Thomas Wolfe 
S (5): Dashon Goldson, Jeron Johnson, Duke Ihenacho, Trenton Robinson, Akeem Davis
K (1): Kai Forbath
P (1): Tress Way
LS (1): Nick Sundberg
Suspended: Bashaud Breeland (1-game)
Injured-Reserve: Niles Paul (foot); Logan Paulsen (toe); Silas Redd (knee); Junior Galette (Achilles)

*Courtesy Ourlads'

Projected 53-Man Roster: Tennessee Titans

Tennessee Titans
Last updated: September 2, 2015 at 5:48 PM

QB (3): Marcus Mariota, Zach Mettenberger, Charlie Whitehurst
RB (4): Bishop Sankey, David Cobb, Dexter McCluster, Antonio Andrews
FB (1): Jalston Fowler
WR (5): Kendall Wright, Harry Douglas, Dorial Green-Beckham, Hakeem Nicks, Justin Hunter
TE (3): Delanie Walker, Anthony Fasano, Craig Stevens
OT (4): Taylor Lewan, Byron Bell, Jeremiah Poutasi, Byron Stingily
C/G (5): Brian Schwenke, Chance Warmack, Andy Levitre, Gabe Ikard, Jamon Meredith
NT (3): Sammie Hill, Al Woods, Angelo Blackson
DE (4): Jurrell Casey, DaQuan Jones, Karl Klug, Mike Martin
OLB (5): Derrick Morgan, Brian Orakpo, Jonathan Massaquoi, Kaelin Burnett, Deiontrez Mount
ILB (4): Avery Williamson, Wesley Woodyard, Zach Brown, Zavier Gooden
CB (5): Jason McCourty, Perrish Cox, Coty Sensabaugh, Blidi Wreh-Wilson, Cody Riggs
S (4): Michael Griffin, Da'Norris Searcy, Marqueston Huff, Daimion Stafford
K (1): Ryan Succop
P (1): Brett Kern
LS (1): Beau Brinkley

*Courtesy of Ourlads'

Projected 53-Man Roster: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 
Last updated: September 2, 2015 at 6:02 PM

QB (2): Jameis Winston, Mike Glennon
RB (4): Doug Martin, Bobby Rainey, Charles Sims, Mike James
FB (1): Jorvorskie Lane
WR (5): Mike Evans, Vincent Jackson, Louis Murphy, Russell Shepard, Kenny Bell
TE (4): Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Brandon Myers, Luke Stocker, Cameron Brate
OT (4): Demar Dotson, Donovan Smith, Patrick Omameh, Gosder Cherilus
C/G (5): Evan Dietrich-Smith, Logan Mankins, Ali Marpet, Garrett Gilkey, Kadeem Edwards
DT (4): Gerald McCoy, Clinton McDonald, Tony McDaniel, Henry Melton
DE (5): William Gholston, Jacquies Smith, George Johnson, T.J. Fatinikun, Larry English
LB (6): Lavonte David, Danny Lansanah, Kwon Alexander, Bruce Carter, Jason Williams, Larry Dean
CB (5): Alterraun Verner, Johnthan Banks, Sterling Moore, Mike Jenkins, Isaiah Frey
S (5): Bradley McDougald, Major Wright, Keith Tandy, D.J. Swearinger, Chris Conte
K (1): Patrick Murray
P (1): Michael Koenen
LS (1): Andrew DePaola
Suspended: Akeem Spence (1-game)

*Courtesy of Ourlads' 

Projected 53-Man Roster: St. Louis Rams

St. Louis Rams 
Last updated: September 2, 2015 at 6:11 PM

QB (3): Nick Foles, Austin Davis, Sean Mannion
RB (4): Todd Gurley, Tre Mason, Benny Cunningham, Chase Reynolds
FB (1): Cory Harkey
WR (5): Kenny Britt, Tavon Austin, Chris Givens, Brian Quick, Stedman Bailey
TE (3): Jared Cook, Lance Kendricks, Justice Cunningham
OT (4): Greg Robinson, Rob Havenstein, Andrew Donnal, Garrett Reynolds
C/G (5): Barrett Jones, Roger Saffold, Jamon Brown, Tim Barnes, Brandon Washington
DT (4): Aaron Donald, Michael Brockers, Nick Fairley, Louis Trinca-Pasat
DE (5): Robert Quinn, Chris Long, William Hayes, Eugene Sims, Ethan Westbrook
LB (6): Alec Ogletree, James Laurinaitis, Akeem Ayers, Jo-Lonn Dunbar, Marshall McFadden, Daren Bates
CB (5): Janoris Jenkins, Trumaine Johnson, Lamarcus Joyner, Marcus Roberson, Christian Bryant
S (5): T.J. McDonald, Rodney McLeod, Mark Barron, Cody Davis, Mo Alexander
K (1): Greg Zuerlein
P (1): Johnny Hekker
LS (1): Jake McQuaide
Injured-Reserve: E.J. Gaines (foot)

*Courtesy of Ourlads'

Projected 53-Man Roster: Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks
Last updated: September 2, 2015 at 6:23 PM

QB (2): Russell Wilson, Tarvaris Jackson
RB (4): Marshawn Lynch, Robert Turbin, Christine Michael, Rod Smith
FB (2): Derrick Coleman, Will Tukuafu 
WR (5): Doug Baldwin, Jermaine Kearse, Tyler Lockett, Ricardo Lockette, Chris Matthews
TE (3): Jimmy Graham, Luke Willson, Cooper Helfet
OT (4): Russell Okung, Garry Gilliam, Alvin Bailey, Terry Poole
C/G (5): Drew Nowak, Justin Britt,  J.R. Sweezy, Patrick Lewis, Mark Glowinski
DT (5): Brandon Mebane, Jordan Hill, Ahtya Rubin, Demarcus Dobbs, David King
DE (4): Michael Bennett, Cliff Avril, Frank Clark, Cassius Marsh
LB (6): Bobby Wagner, Bruce Irvin, K.J. Wright, Kevin Pierre-Louis, Michael Morgan, Brock Coyle
CB (6): Richard Sherman, Cary Williams, Will Blackmon, Tye Smith, Tharold Simon, Marcus Burley
S (4): Earl Thomas, Kam Chancellor, DeShawn Shead, Dion Bailey
K (1): Steven Hauschka
P (1): Jon Ryan
LS (1): Clint Gresham
Physically Unable to Perform: Paul Richardson (knee); Jeremy Lane (knee)

*Courtesy of Ourlads' 

Projected 53-Man Roster: San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco 49ers
Last updated: September 2, 2015 at 6:27 PM

QB (2): Colin Kaepernick, Blaine Gabbert
RB (4): Carlos Hyde, Reggie Bush, Mike Davis, Jarryd Hayne 
FB (1): Bruce Miller
WR (5): Anquan Boldin, Torrey Smith, Bruce Ellington, Quinton Patton, DeAndrew White
TE (4): Vernon Davis, Vance McDonald, Blake Bell, Garrett Celek
OT (4): Joe Staley, Erik Pears, Jordan Devey, Trent Brown
C/G (5): Marcus Martin, Alex Boone, Brandon Thomas, Joe Looney, Dillon Farrell
NT (1): Ian Williams
DE (6): Glenn Dorsey, Quinton Dial, Tank Carradine, Darnell Dockett, Arik Armstead, Tony Jerod-Eddie
OLB (4): Aaron Lynch, Corey Lemonier, Eli Harold, Marcus Rush
ILB (4): NaVorro Bowman, Michael Wilhoite, Nick Moody, Philip Wheeler
CB (5): Tramaine Brock, Shareece Wright, Dontae Johnson, Jimmie Ward, Kenneth Acker
S (5): Eric Reid, Antoine Bethea, Craig Dahl, Jaquiski Tartt, L.J. McCray
K (1): Phil Dawson
P (1): Bradley Pinion
LS (1): Kyle Nelson
Reserve/Non-football Injury: DeAndre Smelter (knee)
Suspended: Jerome Simpson (6-games); Ahmad Brooks 


*Courtesy of Ourlads'

Projected 53-Man Roster: San Diego Chargers

San Diego Chargers
Last updated: August 27, 2015 at 6:04 PM

QB (2): Philip Rivers, Kellen Clemens
RB (4): Melvin Gordon, Danny Woodhead, Branden Oliver, Donald Brown
FB (1): David Johnson
WR (6): Keenan Allen, Malcolm Floyd, Stevie Johnson, Jacoby Jones, Dontrelle Inman, Austin Pettis
TE (3): Ladarius Green, John Phillips, David Paulson
OT (3): King Dunlap, Joe Barksdale, Chris Hairston
C/G (6): Chris Watt, D.J. Fluker, Orlando Franklin, Trevor Robinson, Johnnie Troutman, Craig Watts
NT (2): Sean Lissemore, Ryan Carrethers 
DE (5): Corey Liuget, Kendall Reyes, Ricardo Mathews, Mitch Unrein, Darius Philon
OLB (5): Melvin Ingram, Jeremiah Attaochu, Cordarro Law, Kyle Emmanuel, Ryan Mueller
ILB (4): Donald Butler, Manti Te'o, Denzel Perryman, Kavell Conner
CB (5): Brandon Flowers, Jason Verrett, Patrick Robinson, Chris Davis, Craig Mager
S (4): Eric Weddle, Jahleel Addae, Jimmy Wilson, Darrell Stuckey
K (1): Nick Novak
P (1): Mike Scifres
LS (1): Mike Windt
Suspended: Antonio Gates (4-games)
Physically Unable to Perform: Tourek Williams (foot)
Injured-Reserve: Tenny Palepoi (foot)

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Projected 53-Man Roster: Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers
Last updated: September 2, 2015 at 6:38 PM

QB (3): Ben Roethlisberger, Michael Vick, Landry Jones
RB (3): DeAngelo Williams, Dri Archer, Josh Harris
FB (1): Will Johnson
WR (5): Antonio Brown, Markus Wheaton, Sammie Coates, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Shakim Phillips 
TE (3): Heath Miller, Matt Spaeth, Jesse James
OT (3): Kelvin Beachum, Marcus Gilbert, Alejandro Villanueva
C/G (6): David DeCastro, Ramon Foster, Cody Wallace, Chris Hubbard, Doug Legursky, B.J. Finney
NT (2): Daniel McCullers, Steve McLendon
DE (4): Cameron Heyward, Stephon Tuitt, Cam Thomas, Leterrius Walton
OLB (5): James Harrison, Arthur Moats, Alvin Dupree, Jarvis Jones, Howard Jones
ILB (4): Ryan Shazier, Lawrence Timmons, Vince Williams, Sean Spence
CB (6): Cortez Allen, William Gay, Brandon Boykin, Antwon Blake, B.W. Webb, Doran Grant
S (4): Mike Mitchell, Shamarko Thomas, Will Allen, Robert Golden
K (1): Josh Scobee 
P (1): Brad Wing
LS (1): Greg Warren
Suspended: Le'Veon Bell (2-games); Martavis Bryant (4-games)
Physically Unable to Perform: Maurkice Pouncey (ankle); Mike Adams (back)
Injured-Reserve: Ross Scheuerman (Achilles); Clifton Geathers; Shaun Suisham (knee); Bruce Gradkowski (finger); Senquez Golson (shoulder); Garrett Hartley (hamstring)

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Projected 53-Man Roster: Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles
Last updated: September 2, 2015 at 6:44 PM

QB (3): Sam Bradford, Mark Sanchez, Matt Barkley
RB (4): DeMarco Murray, Darren Sproles, Ryan Mathews, Kenjon Barner
WR (5): Jordan Matthews, Nelson Agholor, Riley Cooper, Josh Huff, Miles Austin
TE (3): Zach Ertz, Brent Celek, Trey Burton
OT (4): Jason Peters, Lane Johnson, Andrew Garner, Dennis Kelly
C/G (5): Jason Kelce, Allen Barbre, John Moffitt, Matt Tobin, David Molk
NT (2): Bennie Logan, Beau Allen
DE (5): Fletcher Cox, Cedric Thornton, Vinny Curry, Brandon Bair, Taylor Hart
OLB (4): Connor Barwin, Brandon Graham, Marcus Smith, Bryan Braman
ILB (5): Mychal Kendricks, Kiko Alonso, DeMeco Ryans, Brad Jones, Jordan Hicks
CB (6): Byron Maxwell, Eric Rowe, Nolan Carroll, Jaylen Watkins, E.J. Bigger, Randall Evans
S (4): Malcolm Jenkins, Walter Thurmond III, Chris Maragos, Ed Reynolds
K (1): Cody Parker
P (1): Donnie Jones
LS (1): Jon Dorenbos
Injured-Reserve: JaCorey Shepherd (knee)

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Projected 53-Man Roster: Oakland Raiders

Oakland Raiders
Last updated: September 2, 2015 at 6:51 PM

QB (3): Derek Carr, Matt McGloin, Christian Ponder
RB (3): Latavius Murray, Roy Helu, Taiwan Jones
FB (2): Marcel Reece, Jamize Olawale
WR (6): Amari Cooper, Michael Crabtree, Andre Holmes, Rod Streater, Seth Roberts, Brice Butler 
TE (3): Mychal Rivera, Lee Smith, Clive Walford
OT (4): Donald Penn, Austin Howard, Khalif Barnes, Matt McCants
C/G (5): Rodney Hudson, Gabe Jackson, J'Marcus Webb, Tony Bergstrom, Jon Feliciano
DT (4): Dan Williams, C.J. Wilson, Justin Ellis, Stacy McGee
DE (5): Khalil Mack, Justin Tuck, Mario Edwards Jr., Benson Mayowa, Max Valles
LB (6): Curtis Lofton, Ray Ray Armstrong, Ben Heeney, Malcolm Smith, Lorenzo Alexander, Neiron Ball 
CB (5): Travis Carrie, D.J. Hayden, Neiko Thorpe, Keith McGill, Dexter McDonald
S (4): Charles Woodson, Nate Allen, Brandian Ross, Larry Asante
K (1): Sebastian Janikowski
P (1): Marquette King
LS (1): Jon Condo
Injured-Reserve: Menelik Watson (knee)


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Projected 53-Man Roster: New York Jets

New York Jets
Last updated: September 3, 2015 at 1:57 PM

QB (3): Geno Smith, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Bryce Petty
RB (4): Chris Ivory, Bilal Powell, Zac Stacy, Daryl Richardson
FB (1): Tommy Bohanon
WR (6): Brandon Marshall, Eric Decker, Jeremy Kerley, Devin Smith, Chris Owusu, Quincy Enunwa
TE (3): Jeff Cumberland, Kellen Davis, Arthur Lynch
OT (3): D'Brickashaw Ferguson, Breno Giacomini, Charles Brown
C/G (6): Nick Mangold, Willie Colon, James Carpenter, Brian Winters, Dakota Dozier, Jarvis Harrison
NT (2): Damon Harrison, T.J. Barnes
DE (5): Muhammad Wilkerson, Leonard Williams, Leger Douzable, Stephen Bowen, Ronald Talley
OLB (4): Quinton Coples, Calvin Pace, Lorenzo Mauldin, Trevor Reilly
ILB (4): David Harris, Demario Davis, Jamari Lattimore, Erin Henderson 
CB (5): Darrelle Revis, Antonio Cromartie, Buster Skrine, Dexter McDougle, Darrin Walls
S (4): Marcus Gilchrist, Calvin Pryor, Jaiquawn Jarrett, Rontez Miles
K (1): Nick Folk
P (1): Ryan Quigley
LS (1): Tanner Purdum
Suspended: Oday Aboushi (1-game); Sheldon Richardson (4-games)
Physically Unable to Perform: Stevan Ridley (knee); Dee Milliner (wrist)
Injured-Reserve: Jace Amaro (shoulder); Kevin Vickerson (hamstring)

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Projected 53-Man Roster: New York Giants

New York Giants
Last updated: September 4, 2015 at 2:01 PM

QB (2): Eli Manning, Ryan Nassib
RB (4): Rashad Jennings, Shane Vereen, Andre Williams, Orleans Darkwa
FB (1): Henry Hynoski
WR (6): Odell Beckham Jr., Victor Cruz, Rueben Randle, Dwayne Harris, Preston Parker, James Jones
TE (3): Larry Donnell, Adrien Robinson, Daniel Fells
OT (3): Ereck Flowers, Marshall Newhouse, Emmett Cleary
C/G (6): Weston Richburg, Justin Pugh, Geoff Schwartz, John Jerry, Dallas Reynolds, Adam Gettis
DT (4): Jonathan Hankins, Cullen Jenkins, Markus Kuhn, Jay Bromley
DE (5): Jason Pierre-Paul, Robert Ayers, Kerry Wynn, Damontre Moore, Owamagbe Odighizuwa
LB (6): Jon Beason, Devon Kennard, J.T. Thomas, Jameel McClain, Jonathan Casillas, Mark Herzlich 
CB (6): Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Prince Amukamara, Trumaine McBride, Trevin Wade, Jayron Hosley
S (4): Landon Collins, Nat Berhe, Stevie Brown, Cooper Taylor
K (1): Josh Brown
P (1): Steve Weatherford
LS (1): Zak DeOssie
Physically Unable to Perform: Will Beatty (pectorals)
Injured-Reserve: Bennett Jackson (knee); Josh Gordy (hip); Brandon Mosley (undisclosed)

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Projected 53-Man Roster: New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Saints
Last updated: September 3, 2015 at 2:05 PM

QB (3): Drew Brees, Luke McCown, Garrett Grayson
RB (4): Mark Ingram, Khiry Robinson, C.J. Spiller, Marcus Murphy
FB (1): Austin Johnson
WR (6): Marques Colston, Brandin Cooks, Brandon Coleman, Joe Morgan, Seantavius Jones, Josh Morgan
TE (3): Ben Watson, Josh Hill, Alex Smith
OT (4): Terron Armstead, Zach Strief, Andrus Peat, Bryce Harris
C/G (5): Max Unger, Jahri Evans, Tim Lelito, Mike McGlynn, Senio Kelemete
DT (4): John Jenkins, Kevin Williams, Tyeler Davison, Bobby Richardson
DE (5): Cameron Jordan, Akiem Hicks, Parys Haralson, Kasim Edebali, Davis Tull
LB (5): Hau'oli Kikaha, Dannell Ellerbe, Stephone Anthony, David Hawthorne, Ramon Humber
CB (6): Keenan Lewis, Brandon Browner, Kyle Wilson, Delvin Breaux, Stanley Jean-Baptist, Damian Swann 
S (4): Kenny Vaccaro, Jairus Byrd, Jamarca Sanford, Pierre Warren
K (1): Dustin Hopkins
P (1): Thomas Morstead
LS (1): Justin Dresche
Suspended: Orson Charles (1-game)
Injured-Reserve: Kevin Brock (undisclosed); P.J. Williams (hamstring); Nick Toon (ankle) Vinnie Sunseri

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Projected 53-Man Roster: New England Patriots

New England Patriots
Last updated: September 3, 2015 at 2:11 PM

QB (2): Tom Brady, Jimmy Garoppolo
RB (4): Brandon Bolden, Jonas Gray, James White, Dion Lewis
WR (6): Julian Edelman, Brandon LaFell, Danny Amendola, Reggie Wayne, Aaron Dobson, Matthew Slater
TE (4): Rob Gronkowski, Scott Chandler, Michael Hoomanawanui, Michael Williams
OT (4): Nate Solder, Sebastian Vollmer, Marcus Cannon, Cameron Fleming
C/G (5): Bryan Stork, Ryan Wendell, Josh Kline, Tre' Jackson, Shaq Mason
DT (4): Dominique Easley, Sealver Siliga, Malcom Brown, Alan Branch
DE (5): Rob Ninkovich, Chandler Jones, Jabaal Sheard, Trey Flowers, Zach Moore
LB (6): Dont'a Hightower, Jamie Collins, Jerod Mayo, Jonathan Freeny, Geneo Grissom, Rufus Johnson
CB (5): Logan Ryan, Malcolm Butler, Robert McClain, Tarell Brown, Bradley Fletcher
S (5): Devin McCourty, Patrick Chung, Duron Harmon, Jordan Richards, Tavon Wilson
K (1): Stephen Gostkowski
P (1): Ryan Allen
LS (1): Joe Cardon
Suspended: LeGarrette Blount (1-game)
Physically Unable to Perform: Dane Fletcher (knee); Chris Jones
Injured-Reserve: Darryl Roberts (wrist); Brian Tyms (foot); Brandon Gibson (knee); James Devlin (leg)

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Projected 53-Man Roster: Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings
Last updated: August 27, 2015 at 5:20 PM

QB (2): Teddy Bridgewater, Shaun Hill
RB (3): Adrian Peterson, Jerick McKinnon, Matt Asiata
FB (1): Zach Line
WR (6): Mike Wallace, Charles Johnson, Cordarrelle Patterson, Jarius Wright, Adam Thielen, Stefon Diggs
TE (4): Kyle Rudolph, Rhett Elliott, MyCole Pruitt, Chase Ford
OT (3): Matt Kalil, T.J. Clemmings, Austin Shepherd
C/G (5): John Sullivan, Brandon Fusco, Mike Harris, Joe Berger, David Yankey, Tyrus Thompson
DT (5): Linval Joseph, Sharrif Floyd, Tom Johnson, B.J. Dubose, Shamar Stephen
DE (4): Everson Griffen, Brian Robison, Scott Crichton, Danielle Hunter
LB (6): Anthony Barr, Chad Greenway, Eric Kendricks, Gerald Hodges, Audi Cole, Brandon Watts
CB (7): Xavier Rhodes, Terence Newman, Captain Munnerlyn, Trae Waynes, Josh Robinson, Marcus Sherels
S (4): Harrison Smith, Robert Blanton, Andrew Sendejo, Antone Exum
K (1): Blair Walsh
P (1): Jeff Locke
LS (1): Cullen Loeffler
Suspended: Jabari Price (2-games)
Injured-Reserve: Casey Matthews (hip); Phil Loadholt (Achilles); Carter Bykowski (shoulder)  

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Projected 53-Man Roster: Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins
Last updated: August 20, 2015 at 5:15 PM

QB (2): Ryan Tannehill, Matt Moore
RB (4): Lamar Miller, Damien Williams, LaMichael James, Jay Ajayi
WR (6): Jarvis Landry, DeVante Parker, Kenny Stills, Rishard Matthews, Greg Jennings, Matt Hazel
TE (3): Jordan Cameron, Dion Sims, Jake Stoneburner
OT (3): Branden Albert, Ja'Wuan James, Jason Fox
C/G (6): Mike Pouncey, Dallas Thomas, Jamil Douglas, Billy Turner, Jeff Linkenbach, Sam Brenner
DT (5): Ndamukong Suh, Earl Mitchell, C.J. Mosley, Jordan Phillips, Anthony Johnson
DE (5): Cameron Wake, Olivier Vernon, Derrick Shelby, Terrence Fede, Emmanuel Dieke
LB (6): Jelani Jenkins, Koa Misi, Spencer Paysinger, Chris McCain, Jordan Tripp, Zach Vigil
CB (6): Brent Grimes, Will Davis, Brice McCain, Jamar Taylor, Zackary Bowman, Bobby McCain
S (4): Reshad Jones, Michael Thomas, Walt Aikens, Cedric Thompson
K (1): Caleb Sturgis
P (1): Matt Darr
LS (1): John Denney
Suspended: Dion Jordan (1-year)
Injured-Reserve: Louis Delmas (knee)

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Projected 53-Man Roster: Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs
Last updated: August 6, 2015 at 6:06 PM

QB (3): Alex Smith, Chase Daniel, Aaron Murray
RB (3): Jamaal Charles, Knile Davis, Charcandrick West
FB (1): Anthony Sherman
WR (6): Jeremy Maclin, Albert Wilson, De'Anthony Thomas, Jason Avant, Frankie Hammond, Chris Conley
TE (3): Travis Kelce, Demetrius Harris, James O'Shaughnessy
OT (4): Eric Fisher, Donald Stephenson, Derek Sherrod, Laurent Duvernay-Tardif
C/G (5): Mitch Morse, Ben Grubbs, Jeff Allen, Paul Fanaika, Zach Fulton
NT (1): Dontari Poe
DE (5): Jaye Howard, Mike DeVito, Allen Bailey, Mike Catapano, Nick Williams
OLB (5): Justin Houston, Tamba Hali, Dee Ford, Josh Martin, Frank Zombo
ILB (4): Derrick Johnson, James Michael-Johnson, Ramik Wilson, Josh Mauga
CB (6): Marcus Peters, Phillip Gaines, Steve Nelson, Marcus Cooper, Jamell Fleming, Sanders Commings
S (4): Eric Berry, Ron Parker, Husain Abdullah, Tyvon Branch
K (1): Cairo Santos
P (1): Dustin Colquitt
LS (1): Andrew East
Suspended: Sean Smith (3-games)

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Projected 53-Man Roster: Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacksonville Jaguars
Last updated: August 26, 2015 at 2:00 PM

QB (3): Blake Bortles, Chad Henne, Stephen Morris
RB (4): T.J. Yeldon, Denard Robinson, Toby Gerhart, Corey Grant
WR (6): Allen Robinson, Allen Hurns, Marqise Lee, Bryan Walters, Rashad Greene, Tandon Doss
TE (3): Julius Thomas, Clay Harbor, Marcedes Lewis
OT (3): Luke Joeckel, Jeremy Parnell, Sam Young
C/G (5): Stefen Wisniewski, Zane Beadles, Brandon Linder, A.J. Cann, Luke Bowanko
DT (5): Sen'Derrick Marks, Roy Miller, Abry Jones, Ziggy Hood, Michael Bennett
DE (6): Jared Odrick, Chris Clemons, Ryan Davis, Tyson Alualu, Andre Branch, Chris Smith
LB (5): Paul Posluszny, Telvin Smith, Dan Skuta, LaRoy Reynolds, Jeremiah George
CB (6): Dwayne Gratz, Davon House, Aaron Colvin, Demetrius McCray, Rashaad Reynolds, Tommie Campbell
S (4): Jonathan Cyprien, Josh Evans, Sergio Brown, James Sample
K (1): Josh Scobee
P (1): Bryan Anger
LS (1): Carson Tinker
Injured-Reserve: Dante Fowler Jr. (knee); Damian Copeland (shoulder)
Suspended: Justin Blackmon

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Projected 53-Man Roster: Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Colts
Updated: July 27, 2015 at 8:32 PM

QB (2): Andrew Luck, Matt Hasselbeck
RB (4): Frank Gore, Dan Herron, Josh Robinson, Tyler Varga
WR (6): TY Hilton, Andre Johnson, Donte Moncrief, Phillip Dorsett, Griff Whalen, Duron Carter
TE (4): Dwayne Allen, Coby Fleener, Jack Doyle, Erik Swoope
OT (4): Anthony Castonzo, Jack Mewhort, Joe Reitz, Ulrick John
C/G (5): Khaled Holmes, Todd Herremans, Hugh Thornton, Jonotthan Harrison, David Arkin
NT (3): Josh Chapman, Zach Kerr, David Parry
DE (4): Arthur Jones, Kendall Langford, Henry Anderson, Montori Hughes
OLB (5): Trent Cole, Erik Walden, Jonathan Newsome, Robert Mathis, Bjoern Werner
ILB (4): D'Qwell Jackson, Jerrell Freeman, Nate Irving, Amarlo Herrera
CB (5): Vontae Davis, Greg Toler, Darius Butler, D'Joun Smith, Sheldon Price
S (5): Mike Adams, Dwight Lowery, Clayton Geathers, Dewey McDonald, Colton Anderson
K (1): Adam Vinatieri
P (1): Pat McAfee
LS (1): Matt Overton
Physically Unable to Perform: Vick Ballard

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Projected 53-Man Roster: Houston Texans

Houston Texans
Last updated: August 26, 2015 at 1:44 PM

QB (3): Brian Hoyer, Ryan Mallett, Tom Savage
RB (4): Alfred Blue, Jonathan Grimes, Chris Polk, Kenny Hilliard
FB (1): Jay Prosch
WR (6): DeAndre Hopkins, Cecil Shorts, Jaelen Strong, Damaris Johnson, Nate Washington, Uzoma Nwachukwu 
TE (3): Garrett Graham, C.J. Fiedorowicz, Ryan Griffin
OT (4): Duane Brown, Derek Newton, Jeff Adam, Bryan Witzmann 
C/G (5): Ben Jones, Xavier Su'a-Filo, Brandon Brooks, Cody White, David Quessenberry
NT (2): Vince Wilfork, Louis Nix
DE (4): J.J. Watt, Jared Crick, Jeoffrey Pagan, Brandon Deaderick
OLB (4): Whitney Mercilus, Jadeveon Clowney, John Simon, Lynden Trail
ILB (5): Brian Cushing, Mike Mohamed, Justin Tuggle, Akeem Dent, Benardrick McKinney
CB (5): Johnathan Joseph, Kareem Jackson, Kevin Johnson, A.J. Bouye, Charles James
S (4): Rahim Moore, Stevie Brown, Eddie Pleasant, Quintin Demps 
K (1): Randy Bullock
P (1): Shane Lechler
LS (1): Jonathan Weeks
Short-term Injured-Reserve: Arian Foster (groin)

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Projected 53-Man Roster: Green Bay Packers

Green Bay Packers
Last updated: August 24, 2015 at 4:39 PM

QB (3): Aaron Rodgers, Scott Tolzien, Brett Hundley
RB (3): Eddie Lacy, James Starks, Rajion Neal
FB (1): John Kuhn
WR (6): Randall Cobb, Davante Adams, Jarred Abbrederis, Jeff Janis, Ty Montgomery, Myles White
TE (3): Richard Rodgers, Andrew Quarless, Justin Perillo
OT (3): David Bakhtiari, Bryan Bulaga, Don Barclay
C/G (5): Corey Lindsley, Josh Sitton, T.J. Lang, Lane Taylor, JC Tretter
NT (2): B.J. Raji, Mike Pennel
DE (4): Mike Daniels, Josh Boyd, Khyri Thornton, Christian Ringo
OLB (5): Julius Peppers, Nick Perry, Mike Neal, Jay Elliott, Andy Mulumba
ILB (5): Clay Matthews, Carl Bradford, Sam Barrington, Joe Thomas, Jake Ryan
CB (6): Sam Shields, Casey Hayward, Micah Hyde, Damarious Randall, Quinten Rollins, Demetri Goodson
S (4): Morgan Burnett, Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix, Sean Richardson, Chris Banjo
K (1): Mason Crosby
P (1): Tim Masthay
LS (1): Brett Goode
Suspended: Datone Jones (1-game); Letroy Guion (3-games)
Injured-Reserve: Jordy Nelson (knee)

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Projected 53-Man Roster: Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions
Last updated: September 1, 2015 at 4:08 PM

QB (3): Matthew Stafford, Kellen Moore, Dan Orlovsky
RB (4): Joique Bell, Ameer Abdullah, Theo Riddick, Zach Zenner
FB (1): Michael Burton
WR (5): Calvin Johnson, Golden Tate, Corey Fuller, Jeremy Ross, Greg Salas
TE (4): Eric Ebron, Brandon Pettigrew, Joseph Fauria, Tim Wright
OT (3): Riley Reiff, LaAdrian Waddle, Cornelius Lucas
C/G (5): Travis Swanson, Larry Warford, Manny Ramirez, Laken Tomlinson, Darren Keyton
DT (4): Haloti Ngata, Tyrunn Walker, Caraun Reid, Gabe Wright
DE (5): Ziggy Ansah, Jason Jones, Devin Taylor, Larry Webster, Corey Wootton
LB (5): Stephen Tulloch, DeAndre Levy, Tahir Whitehead, Josh Bynes, Travis, Lewis
CB (6): Darius Slay, Rashean Mathis, Nevin Lawson, Josh Wilson, Alex Carter, Quandre Diggs
S (4): Glover Quin, James Ihedigbo, Isa Abdul-Quddus, Don Carey
K (1): Matt Prater
P (1): Sam Martin
LS (1): Don Muhlbach
Short-term Injured-Reserve: Kyle Van Noy
Injured-Reserve: Chris Owens (undisclosed)

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Projected 53-Man Roster: Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos
Last updated: August 26, 2015 at 1:38 PM

QB (2): Peyton Manning, Brock Osweiler
RB (4): C.J. Anderson, Montee Ball, Ronnie Hillman, Juwan Thompson
WR (5): Demaryius Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders, Andre Caldwell, Cody Latimer, Isaiah Burse
TE (4): Virgil Green, Owen Daniels, James Casey, Marcel Jensen
OT (4): Ty Sambrailo, Chris Clark, Ryan Harris, Michael Schofield
C/G (5): Matt Paradis, Louis Vasquez, Evan Mathis, Max Garcia, Ben Garland
NT (2): Sylvester Williams, Darius Kilgo
DE (5): Malik Jackson, Antonio Smith, Vance Walker, Kenny Anunike, Josh Watson
OLB (4): Von Miller, DeMarcus Ware, Shane Ray, Lerentee McCray
ILB (5): Danny Trevathan, Brandon Marshall, Steven Johnson, Lamin Barrow, Corey Nelson
CB (5): Aqib Talib, Chris Harris, Bradley Roby, Kayvon Webster, Lorenzo Doss
S (5): T.J. Ward, Darian Stewart, David Bruton, Josh Bush, Omar Bolden
K (1): Connor Barth
P (1): Britton Colquitt
LS (1): Aaron Brewer
Suspended: Derek Wolfe (4-games)
Injured-Reserve: Ryan Clady (knee); Jeff Heuerman (knee); Marvin Austin (groin)

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Projected 53-Man Roster: Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys
Last updated: September 1, 2015 at 4:01 PM

QB (3): Tony Romo, Brandon Weeden, Dustin Vaughan
RB (4): Joseph Randle, Lance Dunbar, Darren McFadden, Gus Johnson
FB (1): Tyler Clutts
WR (6): Dez Bryant, Terrance Williams, Cole Beasley, Devin Street, Lucky Whitehead, Antwan Goodley
TE (3): Jason Witten, Gavin Escobar, James Hanna
OT (3): Tyron Smith, Doug Free, Darrion Weems
C/G (5): Travis Frederick, Zack Martin, La'el Collins, Ronald Leary, Mackenzy Bernadeau
DT (4): Tyrone Crawford, Nick Hayden, Terrell McClain, Davon Coleman
DE (6): Demarcus Lawrence, Jeremy Mincey, Randy Gregory, Jack Crawford, Ryan Russell, Lavar Edwards
LB (6): Sean Lee, Anthony Hitchens, Jasper Brinkley, Kyle Wilber, Damien Wilson, Andrew Gachkar
CB (5): Brandon Carr, Corey White, Bryon Jones, Tyler Patmon, Morris Claiborne
S (4): Barry Church, J.J. Wilcox, Jeff Heath, Danny McCray
K (1): Dan Bailey
P (1): Chris Jones
LS (1): L.P. Ladouceur
Suspended: Rolando McClain (4-games); Greg Hardy (4-games)
Physically Unable to Perform: Chaz Green (hip)
Injured-Reserve: Ryan Williams (knee); Cameron Lawrence (undisclosed); Orlando Scandrick (knee)

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Projected 53-Man Roster: Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns
Last updated: September 1, 2015 at 4:00 PM

QB (3): Josh McCown, Johnny Manziel, Thad Lewis
RB (3): Isaiah Crowell, Terrance West, Duke Johnson
FB (1): Malcolm Johnson
WR (6): Dwayne Bowe, Andrew Hawkins, Tony Gabriel, Brian Hartline, Vince Mayle, Travis Benjamin
TE (3): Rob Housler, Gary Barnidge, E.J. Bibbs
OT (3): Joe Thomas, Mitchell Schwartz, Andrew McDonald
C/G (5): Alex Mack, Joel Bitonio, Cameron Erving, Eric Olsen, Vinston Painter
NT (2): Danny Shelton, Ishmaa'ily Kitchen
DE (5): Randy Starks, Desmond Bryant, John Hughes, Billy Winn, Xavier Cooper
OLB (5): Paul Kruger, Barkevious Mingo, Scott Solomon, Armonty Bryant, Nate Orchard
ILB (4): Karlos Dansby, Christian Kirksey, Craig Robertson, Tank Carder 
CB (5): Joe Haden, Tramon Williams, K'Waun Williams, Justin Gilbert, Pierre Desir
S (5): Donte Whitner, Tashaun Gipson, Jordan Poyer, Johnson Bademosi, Ibraheim Campbell
K (1): Carey Spear
P (1): Andy Lee
LS (1): Charley Hughlett
Reserve/Non-football Injury: Ifo Ekpre-Olomu (knee); Randall Telfer (foot)
Injured-Reserve: Michael Bowie (shoulder)
Suspended: Josh Gordon (1-year)

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Projected 53-Man Roster: Cincinnati Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals
Last updated: September 1, 2015 at 3:51 PM

QB (2): Andy Dalton, A.J. McCarron
RB (4): Jeremy Hill, Gio Bernard, Rex Burkhead, Cedric Peerman
WR (6): A.J. Green, Mohamed Sanu, Marvin Jones, Brandon Tate, Greg Little, Mario Alford
TE (4): Tyler Eifert, Tyler Kroft, Ryan Hewitt, C.J. Uzomah
OT (5): Andrew Whitworth, Andre Smith, Jake Fisher, Tanner Hawkinson, Matt O'Donnell 
C/G (4): Russ Bodine, Clint Boling, Kevin Zeitler, Jake Smith
DT (4): Geno Atkins, Pat Sims, Brandon Thompson, Marcus Hardison
DE (5): Carlos Dunlap, Michael Johnson, Wallace Gilberry, Margus Hunt, Will Clarke
LB (6): Vontaze Burfict, Rey Maualuga, Emmanuel Lamur, A.J. Hawk, Paul Dawson, Marquis Flowers
CB (6): Leon Hall, Dre Kirkpatrick, Adam Jones, Darqueze Dennard, Josh Shaw, Chris Lewis-Harris
S (4): Reggie Nelson, George Iloka, Shawn Williams, Deron Smith
K (1): Mike Nugent
P (1): Kevin Huber
LS (1): Clark Harris
Non-Football Injury: Cedric Ogbuehi (knee)
Injured-Reserve: James Wright (knee)


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Projected 53-Man Roster: Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears
Last updated: August 31, 2015 at 9:07 AM

QB (3): Jay Cutler, Jimmy Clausen, David Fales
RB (4): Matt Forte, Jacquizz Rodgers, Ka'Deem Carey, Jeremy Langford 
WR (5): Alshon Jeffery, Eddie Royal, Marquess Wilson, Cameron Meredith, Marc Mariani
TE (4): Martellus Bennett, Dante Rosario, Zach Miller, Bear Pascoe
OT (4): Jermon Bushrod, Jordan Mills, Charles Leno, Michael Ola
C/G (5): Hroniss Grasu, Kyle Long, Matt Slauson, Will Montgomery, Connor Boffeli
NT (3): Ego Ferguson, Eddie Goldman
DE (4): Will Sutton, Jarvis Jenkins, Brandon Dunn, Cornelius Washington
OLB (5): Pernell McPhee, Willie Young, Lamarr Houston, Jared Allen, David Bass, Sam Acho
ILB (4): Christian Jones, Mason Foster, Jon Bostic, Shea McClellin
CB (6): Kyle Fuller, Alan Ball, Tracy Porter, Terrance Mitchell, Bryce Callahan
S (4): Antrel Rolle, Brock Vereen, Adrian Amos, Demontre Hurst
K (1): Robbie Gould
P (1): Pat O'Donnell
LS (1): Thomas Gafford
Suspended: Jay Ratliff (3-games)
Physically Unable to Perform: Kevin White (leg)
Injured-Reserve: Ryan Mundy (hip)

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Projected 53-Man Roster: Carolina Panthers

Carolina Panthers
Last updated: September 1, 2015 at 3:45 PM

QB (3): Cam Newton, Derek Anderson, Joe Webb
RB (4): Jonathan Stewart, Jordan Todman, Cameron Artis-Payne, Fozzy Whittaker
FB (2): Mike Tolbert, Richie Brockel
WR (6): Corey Brown, Devin Funchess, Jerricho Cotchery, Ted Ginn Jr., Brenton Bersin, Kevin Norwood
TE (3): Greg Olsen, Ed Dickson, Brandon Williams
OT (4): Michael Oher, Mike Remmers, Nate Chandler, Darryl Williams
C/G (5): Ryan Kalil, Trai Turner, Andrew Norwell, Brian Folkerts, Amini Silatolu
DT (4): Star Lotulelei, Kawann Short, Dwan Edwards, Colin Cole
DE (5): Charles Johnson, Wes Horton, Kony Ealy, Mario Addison, Rakim Cox
LB (6): Luke Kuechly, Thomas Davis, Shaq Thompson, Jason Trusnik, A.J. Klein, Adarius Glanton
CB (5): Josh Norman, Bene' Benwikere, Charles Tillman, Teddy Williams, Carrington Byndom
S (4): Roman Harper, Tre Boston, Colin Jones, Kurt Coleman
K (1): Graham Gano
P (1): Brad Nortman
LS (1): J.J. Jansen
Injured-Reserve: Stephen Hill (knee); Kelvin Benjamin (knee); Frank Alexander (Achilles)

*Courtesy of Ourlads'

Projected 53-Man Roster: Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Bills
Last updated: September 1, 2015 at 3:42 PM

QB (3): Tyrod Taylor, Matt Cassel, EJ Manuel
RB (4): LeSean McCoy, Karlos Williams, Anthony Dixon, Bryce Brown
FB (1): John Conner
WR (6): Sammy Watkins, Robert Woods, Percy Harvin, Chris Hogan, Marquise Goodwin, Marcus Easley
TE (3): Charles Clay, MarQueis Gray, Nick O'Leary
OT (3): Cordy Glenn, Seantrel Henderson, Cyrus Kouandjio
C/G (6): Eric Wood, John Miller, Richie Incognito, Kraig Urbik, Cyril Richardson, William Campbell
DT (5): Kyle Williams, Corbin Bryant, Stefan Charles, Alex Carrington, Red Bryant
DE (3): Jerry Hughes, Mario Williams, Manny Lawson 
LB (4): Nigel Bradham, Preston Brown, Randell Johnson, Tony Steward
CB (5): Stephon Gilmore, Leodis McKelvin, Nickell Robey, Ronald Darby, Ron Brooks
S (4): Aaron Williams, Duke Williams, Corey Graham, Bacarri Rambo
K (1): Dan Carpenter
P (1): Colton Schmidt
LS (1): Garrison Sanborn
Suspended: Marcell Dareus (1-game)
Injured-Reserve: Ty Powell (knee); Jarius Wynn (knee)  

*Courtesy of Ourlads'

Projected 53-Man Roster: Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore Ravens
Last updated: August 21, 2015 at 5:02 PM

QB (2): Joe Flacco, Matt Schaub
RB (3): Justin Forsett, Lorenzo Taliaferro, Javorius Allen
FB (1): Kyle Juszczyk
WR (5): Steve Smith, Kamar Aiken, Breshad Perriman, Michael Campanaro, Darren Waller
TE (4): Crockett Gillmore, Nick Boyle, Maxx Williams, Konrad Reuland
OT (3): Eugene Monroe, Ricky Wagner, James Hurst
C/G (5): Jeremy Zuttah, Marshal Yanda, Kelechi Osemele, John Urschel, Ryan Jensen
NT (2): Brandon Williams, Christo Bilukidi
DE (5): Timmy Jernigan, Chris Canty, Carl Davis, DeAngelo Tyson, Kapron Lewis-Moore
OLB (4): Terrell Suggs, Courtney Upshaw, Elvis Dumervil, Za'Darius Smith
ILB (5): C.J. Mosley, Daryl Smith, Albert McClellan, Arthur Brown, Zach Orr
CB (5): Lardarius Webb, Jimmy Smith, Kyle Arrington, Rashaan Melvin, Tray Walker
S (5): Kendrick Lewis, Will Hill, Anthony Levine, Terrence Brooks, Brynden Trawick
K (1): Justin Tucker
P (1): Sam Koch
LS (1): Patrick Scales
Physically Unable to Perform: Dennis Pitta (hip)
Injured-Reserve: Matt Elam (biceps); Brent Urban (biceps)


*Courtesy of Ourlads'



 

Projected 53-Man Roster: Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons 
Last updated: August 31, 2015 at 8:56 AM

QB (3): Matt Ryan, T.J. Yates, Sean Renfree
RB (4): Devonta Freeman, Tevin Coleman, Antone Smith, Jerome Smith
FB (1): Patrick DiMarco
WR (5): Julio Jones, Roddy White, Devin Hester, Justin Hardy, Leonard Hankerson
TE (3): Jacob Tamme, Levine Toilolo, Tony Moeaki
OT (4): Jake Matthews, Ryan Schraeder, Tyler Polumbus, Jake Rodgers 
C/G (5): Joe Hawley, Jon Asamoah, Chris Chester, Pete Konz, James Stone 
DT (4): Paul Soliai, Ra'Shede Hageman, Jonathan Babineaux, Grady Jarrett
DE (6): Tyson Jackson, Adrian Clayborn, Vic Beasley, Kroy Biermann, O'Brien Schofield, Malliciah Goodman
LB (6): Paul Worrilow, Brooks Reed, Justin Durant, Joplo Bartu, Nathan Stupar, Tyler Starr
CB (6): Desmond Trufant, Robert Alford, Jalen Collins, Phillip Adams, Dezmen Southward, Kevin White
S (4): William Moore, Charles Godfrey, Kemal Ishmael, Ricardo Allen
K (1): Matt Bryant
P (1): Matt Bosher
LS (1): Josh Harris
Physically Unable to Perform: Lamar Holmes
*Courtesy of  Ourlads'

Projected 53-Man Roster: Arizona Cardinals

With the draft behind us and the offseason well under way -- several teams have already placed player(s) on injured-reserve -- I've come with my annual roster projections for all 32 teams. I'm projecting each team's final roster -- a total of 53 players. I'll be releasing practice squad projections later this summer. I take many factors into consideration when I predict the fate of a team's roster, such as the history of each player (on and off the field); player contracts; coaching strategies/tendencies; player-to-scheme fit; positional depth, etc. I use Ourlads' to view every team's depth chart, which is always kept up to date and, personally, I find it to be the most reliable source on the web when it comes to NFL rosters and depth charts. Without further adieu, we start with a certain red-jersey team out west.

Arizona Cardinals 
Last updated: September 1, 2015 at 3:25 PM

QB (3): Carson Palmer, Drew Stanton, Logan Thomas
RB (4): Andre Ellington, Kerwynn Williams, David Johnson, Stepfan Taylor
FB (1): Paul Lasike
WR (5): Larry Fitzgerald, Michael Floyd, John Brown, Jaron Brown, J.J. Nelson
TE (3): Troy Niklas, Darren Fells, Ifeanyi Momah
OT (4): Jared Veldheer, Bradley Sowell, D.J. Humphries, Cameron Bradfield
C/G (5): Lyle Sendlein, Mike Iupati, Jonathan Cooper, Earl Watford, Tyler Larsen
NT (3): Alameda Ta'amu, Rodney Gunter, Ed Stinson
DE (4): Calais Campbell, Cory Redding, Frostee Rucker, Matt Shaughnessy
OLB (5): Alex Okafor, Markus Golden, Kareem Martin, Lamar Woodley, Shaquille Riddick 
ILB (4): Kevin Minter, Sean Weatherspoon, Kenny Demens, Gabe Martin
CB (5): Patrick Peterson, Jerraud Powers, Justin Bethel, Jimmy Legree, Cariel Brooks
S (4): Tyrann Mathieu, Tony Jefferson, Deone Bucannon, Rashad Johnson
K (1): Chandler Catanzaro
P (1): Drew Butler
LS (1): Mike Leach
Suspended: Daryl Washington (Indefinitely); Bobbie Massey (4-games)
Physically Unable to Perform: Jermaine Gresham 
Injured-Reserve: Corey Peters (Achilles)

*Depth chart courtesy of Ourlads'
 

Another blunder by Roger Goodell and the NFL

In case you haven't heard, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced yesterday that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has been suspended for the first four games of the 2015 regular season for "violating the league's policy on the integrity of the game," according to Gregg Rosenthall. Roger Goodell is the last person to be talking about anyone else integrity. The New England Patriots were also fined $1 million and forfeited their 2016 first-round draft choice and 2017 fourth-round draft choice.

These punishments are based off of the findings released last week by investigator Ted Wells, who Goodell hired to conduct the investigation behind deflate-gate, in which Wells said it was "more probable than not" that Brady was "at least generally aware" of the footballs being deflated. Brady also refused to hand over his cell phone so that investigators could search his texts and emails. So, in other words, Brady was not proven guilty, rather Goodell is playing off a hunch. The punishments handed down to the Patriots organization are totally unnecessary. The league stated that head coach Bill Belichick and the rest of the team's staff were unaware of any wrongdoing, so why are they being forced to forfeit draft picks? What makes the league's decision so appalling is that the punishment doesn't fit the crime. Remember, we're talking about a league that has suspended players who were charged with DUI manslaughter (Donte Stallworth and Josh Brent) for merely 16 games and 10 games, respectively. But, deflating some footballs results in a four games suspension? I would love to know the logic behind that reasoning. I'm not sure how Goodell still has his job as Commissioner, but hopefully he is forced to resign sooner rather than later. For a man who talks so much of integrity, he has very little himself. Practice what you preach, Goodell.

Updated Round 2 Mock draft

Okay, I lied in my last article when I said it would be my final 2015 mock draft. Can you blame me? I mean, who could have seen the first round playing out the way it did? The Rams reaching for Todd Gurley, Washington passing on the best player in the draft, Denver trading up for Shane Ray, Malcolm Brown falling to the Patriots at no. 32, and the plethora of first-round talents that didn't hear their names called (Landon Collins, Randy Gregory, Eddie Goldman, La'el Collins, etc.). I can't sit idly by without updating my mock draft for round two!

33. TEN- Jake Fisher, OT, Oregon
34. TAM- Donovan Smith, OT, Penn St.
35. OAK- Randy Gregory, DE/OLB, Nebraska
36. JAC- Jalen Collins, CB, LSU
37. NYJ- Eric Kendricks, ILB, UCLA
38. WAS- Landon Collins, SS, Alabama
39. CHI- Jordan Phillips, NT, Oklahoma
40. NYG- Eric Rowe, CB, Utah
41. STL- Jaelen Strong, WR, Arizona St.
42. ATL- Maxx Williams, TE, Minnesota
43. CLE- Devin Smith, WR, Ohio St.
44. NO- Dorial Green-Beckham, WR, Oklahoma
45. MIN- Eli Harold, OLB/DE, Virginia
46. SF- Benardrick McKinney, ILB, Mississippi St.
47. MIA- Ronald Darby, CB, Florida St.
48. SD- Eddie Goldman, NT, Florida St.
49. KC- Carl Davis, DL, Iowa
50. BUF- Denzel Perryman, ILB, Miami
51. HOU- Tre Jackson, OG, Florida St.
52. PHI- Owamagbe Odighizuwa, OLB/DE, UCLA.
53. CIN- Grady Jarrett, DT, Clemson
54. DET- Nate Orchard, DE, Utah
55. ARI- Preston Smith, DE/OLB, Mississippi St.
56. PIT- T.J. Clemmings, OT, Pittsburgh
57. CAR- Jay Ajayi, RB, Boise St.
58. BAL- P.J. Williams, CB, Florida St.
59. DEN- Rashad Greene, WR, Florida St.
60. DAL- T.J. Yeldon, RB, Alabama
61. IND- Quinten Rollins, CB, Miami (OH)
62. GB- Devin Funchess, TE/WR, Michigan
63. SEA- Hroniss Grasu, C, Oregon
64. NE- A.J. Cann, OG, South Carolina

Mock Draft 3.0: The Final Version

Oh boy, it's almost here. The 2015 NFL Draft kicks off tomorrow night! Alas, I present to you my final 2015 mock draft. While trades remain excluded (as usual) this is a two round mock draft. Enjoy.

Round 1:
1. TAM- Jameis Winston, QB, Florida St.
2. TEN- Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon
3. JAC- Dante Fowler, DE/OLB, Florida
4. OAK- Leonard Williams, DL, USC
5. WAS- Vic Beasley, OLB, Clemson
6. NYJ- Dante Fowler, OLB/DE, Florida
7. CHI- Amari Cooper, WR, Alabama
8. ATL- Alvin Dupree, OLB/DE, Kentucky
9. NYG- Danny Shelton, DT, Washington
10. STL- Brandon Scherff, OL, Iowa
11. MIN- Kevin White, WR, West Virginia
12. CLE- DeVante Parker, WR, Louisville
13. NO- Randy Gregory, OLB, Nebraska
14. MIA- La'el Collins, OG, LSU
15. SF- Trae Waynes, CB, Michigan St.
16. HOU- Breshad Perriman, WR, Central Florida
17. SD- Melvin Gordon, RB, Wisconsin
18. KC- Kevin Johnson, CB, Wake Forest
19. CLE (via BUF)- Eddie Goldman, NT, Florida St.
20. PHI- Malcolm Brown, DL, Texas
21. CIN- Shane Ray, DE, Missouri
22. PIT- Landon Collins, SS, Alabama
23. DET- Andrus Peat, OT, Stanford
24. ARI- Arik Armstead, DE, Oregon
25. CAR- D.J. Humphries, OT, Florida
26. BAL- Todd Gurley, RB, Georgia
27. DAL- Marcus Peters, CB, Washington
28. DEN- Cameron Erving, C, Florida St.
29. IND- Ereck Flowers, OL, Miami
30. GB- Owamagbe Odighizuwa, OLB/DE, UCLA
31. NO (via SEA)- Phillip Dorsett, WR, Miami
32. NE- Grady Jarrett, NT, Clemson
Round 2:
33. TEN- Jake Fisher, OT, Oregon
34. TAM- T.J. Clemmings, OT, Pittsburgh
35. OAK- Phillip Dorsett, WR, Miami
36. JAC- Tevin Coleman, RB, Indiana
37. NYJ- Eli Harold, OLB, Virginia
38. WAS- Cedric Ogbuehi, OT, Texas A&M
39. CHI- Jalen Collins, CB, LSU
40. NYG- Damarious Randall, FS, Arizona St.
41. STL- Benardrick McKinney, ILB, Mississippi St.
42. ATL- Maxx Williams, TE, Minnesota
43. CLE- Denzel Perryman, ILB, Miami
44. NO- Laken Tomlinson, OG, Duke
45. MIN- Byron Jones, CB, Connecticut
46. SF- Dorial Green-Beckham, WR, Oklahoma
47. MIA- Eric Kendricks, OLB, UCLA
48. SD- A.J. Cann, OG, South Carolina
49. KC- Nelson Agholor, WR, USC
50. BUF- Paul Dawson, ILB, TCU
51. HOU- Carl Davis, DL, Iowa
52. PHI- Devin Smith, WR, Ohio St.
53. CIN- Jordan Phillips, DT, Oklahoma
54. DET- Ronald Darby, CB, Florida St.
55. ARI- Stephone Anthony, ILB, Clemson
56. PIT- Quinten Rollins, CB, Miami (OH)
57. CAR- Jay Ajayi, RB, Boise St.
58. BAL- Preston Smith, DE, Mississippi St.
59. DEN- Rashad Greene, WR, Florida St.
60. DAL- T.J. Yeldon, RB, Alabama
61. IND- Donovan Smith, OT, Penn St.
62. GB- Devin Funchess, TE/WR, Michigan
63. SEA- Ali Marpet, C, Hobart & William Smith
64. NE- Shaq Thompson, OLB, Washington

Mock Draft 2.0

The NFL Draft is just nine days away; it's time for my second of three first round mock drafts.
 
1. TAM- James Winston, QB, Florida St.
2. TEN- Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon
3. JAC- Vic Beasley, DE/OLB, Clemson
4. OAK- Amari Cooper, WR, Alabama
5. WAS- Leonard Williams, DL, USC
6. NYJ- Dante Fowler, OLB/DE, Florida
7. CHI- Kevin White, WR, West Virginia
8. ATL- Alvin Dupree, DE/OLB, Kentucky
9. NYG- Shane Ray, DE, Missouri
10. STL- Brandon Scherff, OL, Iowa
11. MIN- Andrus Peat, OT, Stanford
12. CLE- Danny Shelton, NT, Washington
13. NO- Randy Gregory, OLB, Nebraska
14. MIA- La'el Collins, OL, LSU
15. SF- DeVante Parker, WR, Louisville
16. HOU- Trae Waynes, CB, Michigan St.
17. SD- Melvin Gordon, RB, Wisconsin
18. KC- Landon Collins, SS, Alabama
19. CLE (via BUF)- Ereck Flowers, OL, Miami
20. PHI- Arik Armstead, DE, Oregon
21. CIN- Malcolm Brown, DT, Texas
22. PIT- Eli Harold, OLB, Virginia
23. DET- T.J. Clemmings, OT, Pittsburgh
24. ARI- Eddie Goldman, NT, Florida St.
25. CAR- D.J. Humphries, OT, Florida
26. BAL- Phillip Dorsett, WR, Duke
27. DAL- Kevin Johnson, CB, Wake Forest
28. DEN- Cameron Erving, C, Florida St.
29. IND- T.J. Clemmings, OT, Pittsburgh
30. GB- Jordan Phillips, NT, Oklahoma
31. NO (via SEA)- Nelson Agholor, WR, USC
32. NE- Marcus Peters, CB, Washington

Mock Draft 1

With the 2015 NFL Draft only a month away, I realized I had yet to publish a mock draft. So, without further ado, I present to you my first mock draft of 2015. *Trades excluded.*

1. TAM -- Jameis Winston, QB, Florida St.
2. TEN -- Leonard Williams, DE, USC
3. JAC -- Dante Fowler, DE, Florida
4. OAK -- Amari Cooper, WR, Alabama
5. WAS -- Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon
6. NYJ -- Vic Beasley, OLB, Clemson
7. CHI -- Kevin White, WR, West Virginia
8. ATL -- Shane Ray, DE, Missouri
9. NYG -- Danny Shelton, DT, Washington
10. STL -- Jalen Collins, CB, LSU
11. MIN -- Brandon Scherff, OG, Iowa
12. CLE -- DeVante Parker, WR, Louisville
13. NO -- Randy Gregory, OLB, Nebraska
14. MIA -- Trae Waynes, CB, Michigan St.
15. SF -- Arik Armstead, DE, Oregon
16. HOU -- Landon Collins, SS, Alabama
17. SD -- Andrus Peat, OT, Stanford
18. KC -- La'el Collins, OG, LSU
19. CLE -- Jordan Phillips, NT, Oklahoma
20. PHI -- Malcolm Brown, DL, Texas
21. CIN -- Eli Harold, DE, Virginia
22. PIT -- Kevin Johnson, CB, Wake Forest
23. DET -- T.J. Clemmings, OT, Pittsburgh
24. ARI -- Alvin Dupree, OLB, Kentucky
25. CAR -- D.J. Humphries, OT, Florida
26. BAL -- Marcus Peters, CB, Washington
27. DAL -- Melvin Gordon, RB, Wisconsin
28. DEN -- Todd Gurley, RB, Georgia
29. IND -- Eddie Goldman, NT, Florida St.
30. GB -- Paul Dawson, ILB, TCU
31. NO -- Ereck Flowers, OG, Miami
32. NE -- Tevin Coleman, RB, Indiana

Deflategate is a Non-Issue

As a New England Patriots fan my initial reaction to the controversy being dubbed "Deflategate" was one of disappointment (directed towards the team). However, I've come to realize the overabundance of news coverage surrounding the allegations made against the Patriots for using under-inflated footballs during the AFC Championship game -- in which they thrashed an inferior Indianapolis Colts team -- is laughable. As Patriots' Head Coach Bill Belichick explained during his press conference yesterday, if their footballs are inflated to the minimum amount required by the league, then any deflation sustained is going to cause the ball to become under-inflated. That's common sense at it's finest. But because of Belichick's history of bending/breaking rules (Spygate), this non-story has become a story. Both Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady publicly stated that not only are they not responsible for the under-inflated footballs, but also that they weren't aware of it. Whether that's true or not, we may never know. But we're hearing more and more about quarterbacks having preferences when it comes to the conditions of the balls; they need to have the right feel. According to Pro Football Talk, former NFL quarterback Brad Johnson paid to have 37 footballs he was going to use in Super Bowl XXXVII altered to provide a better grip.

The fact of the matter is that the state of the footballs used in last week's AFC Championship game had zero impact on its outcome. Numerous reports were released earlier this week claiming the league stated that the Patriots' footballs were checked and re-inflated at halftime and were checked again after the game. If that's true, then in the second half -- when the Patriots outscored the Colts 28-0 -- was evidence that the Patriots were going to win that game regardless of the balls being used. The opinions of former players such as Shannon Sharpe and Troy Aikman, saying that the league should hand down punishments to the Patriots similar of those given to the Saints after the Bountygate scandal, are simply idiotic. Intent to injure opposing players is far worse than playing with a deflated football, the two aren't even comparable. In my opinion the league should fine the team, but there should be no suspensions nor loss of draft picks. The truth is that the Spygate scandal in 2007, along with the success sustained by this team over the past 14 years, is the reason that the reactions to these allegations have been so overblown. You can guarantee Bill Belichick will use this as a source of motivation for his players leading up to Super Bowl XLIX, though -- that's what great coaches do, and Belichick may be the greatest.

Top Four Offseason Needs for All 32 Teams

After publishing my Top 5 Draft Prospects at each position, I feel now is a good time to list each NFL team's biggest needs to address -- Coaches and General Manager's excluded -- during the upcoming offseason. My list is based on what I've seen on the field over the course of the season, as well as team depth charts (per Ourlads) and impending free agents (per Spotrac).

ARI: CB, OLB, RB, NT
ATL: DE, RB, TE, LB
BAL: CB, WR, S, DE
BUF: QB, G, TE, DE
CAR: OT, WR, CB, RB
CHI: OLB, S, CB, QB
CIN: DT, OLB, WR, K
CLE: WR, DL, QB, K
DAL: DL, S, CB, LB
DEN: C/G, ILB, TE, DT
DET: DT, CB, OT, K
GB: ILB, NT, OT, CB
HOU: CB, WR, QB, TE
IND: C/G, WR, S, RB
JAC: DE, OT, CB, RB
KC: WR, ILB, S, G
MIA: RB, G/C, DT, WR
MIN: OT, WR, DE, RB
NE: DL, RB, G, WR
NO: OLB, WR, K, C
NYG: DE, LB, OT, S
NYJ: QB, OT, CB, OLB
OAK: WR, DL, CB, RB
PHI: CB, G, S, ILB
PIT: CB, OLB, S, NT
SD: OL, WR, RB, CB
SF: WR, CB, DL, G
SEA: WR, G, DT, TE
STL: QB, LB, G, WR
TB: QB, DE, CB, ILB
TEN: OLB, QB, WR, RB
WAS: S, OLB, OT, CB