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Friday, July 31, 2015

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

Thursday, July 30, 2015

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

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

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

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

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

Monday, July 27, 2015

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

Friday, July 24, 2015

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

Thursday, July 23, 2015

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

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

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



Tuesday, July 21, 2015

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 

Monday, July 20, 2015

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

Sunday, July 19, 2015

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

Friday, July 17, 2015

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

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

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!

Monday, July 13, 2015

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'

Saturday, July 11, 2015

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'

Friday, July 10, 2015

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' 

Thursday, July 9, 2015

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'

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

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' 

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

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'

Monday, July 6, 2015

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)

*Courtesy of Ourlads'

Friday, July 3, 2015

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)

*Courtesy of Ourlads'

Thursday, July 2, 2015

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)

*Courtesy of Ourlads'

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

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)


*Courtesy of Ourlads'