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Thursday, June 30, 2016

Projected 53-Man Roster: Houston Texans

Last updated: September 3, 2016 at 12:36 PM

QB (3): Brock Osweiler, Tom Savage, Brandon Weeden
RB (4): Lamar Miller, Alfred Blue, Tyler Ervin, Akeem Hunt
FB (1): Jay Prosch
WR (6): DeAndre Hopkins, Will Fuller, Jaelen Strong, Cecil Shorts, Braxton Miller, Keith Mumphery
TE (3): Ryan Griffin, C.J. Fiedorowicz, A.D. Denham
OT (4): Duane Brown, Derek Newton, Chris Clark, Jeff Adams
C/G (5): Greg Mancz, Jeff Allen, Xavier Su'a-Filo, Tony Bergstrom, Oday Aboushi
NT (2): Vince Wilfork, D.J. Reader
DE (4): J.J. Watt, Christian Covington, Brandon Dunn, Devon Still
OLB (4): Whitney Mercilus, Jadeveon Clowney, John Simon, Tony Washington
ILB (5): Brian Cushing, Benardrick McKinney, Akeem Dent, Brian Peters, Max Bullough
CB (5): Kareem Jackson, Johnathan Joseph, Kevin Johnson, A.J. Bouye, Terrance Mitchell
S (4): Quintin Demps, Andre Hal, Eddie Pleasant, K.J. Dillon
K (1): Nick Novak
P (1): Shane Lechler
LS (1): Jonathan Weeks
Injured Reserve: Nick Martin, Kurtis Drummond, Ka'imi Fairbairn

Projected 53-Man Roster: Green Bay Packers

Last updated: September 3, 2016 at 12:32 PM

QB (3): Aaron Rodgers, Brett Hundley, Joe Callahan
RB (3): Eddie Lacy, James Starks, Brandon Burks
FB (1): Aaron Ripkowski
WR (6): Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb, Jared Abbrederis, Davante Adams, Jeff Janis, Ty Montgomery
TE (4): Richard Rodgers, Jared Cook, Justin Perillo, Casey Pierce
OT (4): Jason Spriggs, Bryan Bulaga, David Bakhtiari, Kyle Murphy
C/G (5): J.C. Tretter, Josh Sitton, T.J. Lang, Lane Taylor, Don Barclay
NT (3): Letroy Guion, Kenny Clark, Christian Ringo 
DE (3): Mike Daniels, Datone Jones, Dean Lowry
OLB (5): Clay Matthews, Julius Peppers, Nick Perry, Jay Elliott, Kyler Fackrell
ILB (4): Sam Barrington, Jake Ryan, Blake Martinez, Joe Thomas
CB (5): Sam Shields, Damarious Randall, Quinten Rollins, Ladarius Gunter, Daniel Robertson
S (4): Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix, Morgan Burnett, Micah Hyde, Chris Banjo
K (1): Mason Crosby
P (1): Tim Masthay
LS (1): Rick Lovato
Suspended: Demetri Goodson (4-games), Mike Pennel (4)
PUP: Corey Lindsley 

Monday, June 27, 2016

Projected 53-Man Roster: Detroit Lions

Last updated: September 3, 2016 at 12:27 PM

QB (3): Matthew Stafford, Dan Orlovsky, Jake Rudock
RB (4): Ameer Abdullah, Theo Riddick, Zach Zenner, Dwayne Washington
FB (1): Mike Burton
WR (6): Golden Tate, Marvin Jones, Anquan Boldin, T.J. Jones, Jay Lee, Jace Billingsley 
TE (3): Eric Ebron, Orson Charles, Adam Fuehne 
OT (4): Taylor Decker, Riley Reiff, Michael Ola, Corey Robinson
C/G (5): Graham Glasgow, Larry Warford, Laken Tomlinson, Travis Swanson, Joe Dahl
DT (5): Haloti Ngata, Tyrunn Walker, A'Shawn Robinson, Caraun Reid, Gabe Wright
DE (4): Ziggy Ansah, Devin Taylor, Wallace Gilberry, Brandon Copeland
LB (5): DeAndre Levy, Tahir Whitehead, Kyle Van Noy, Jon Bostic, Josh Bynes 
CB (5): Darius Slay, Nevin Lawson, Quandre Diggs, Johnson Bademosi, Alex Carter
S (5): Glover Quin, Rafael Bush, Don Carey, Tavon Wilson, Miles Killebrew
K (1): Matt Prater
P (1): Sam Martin
LS (1): Don Muhlbach
PUP: Brandon Pettigrew
Injured-Reserve: Tim Wright, Andre Caldwell

Projected 53-Man Roster: Denver Broncos

Last updated: September 3, 2016 at 12:23 PM

QB (3): Trevor Siemian, Paxton Lynch, Mark Sanchez
RB (4): C.J. Anderson, Devontae Booker, Ronnie Hillman, Kapri Bibbs
FB (1): Andy Janovich
WR (5): Emmanuel Sanders, Demaryius Thomas, Bennie Fowler, Jordan Norwood, Cody Latimer
TE (3): Jeff Heuerman, Virgil Green, John Phillips 
OT (4): Russell Okung, Donald Stephenson, Michael Schofield, Darrion Weems
C/G (5): Matt Paradis, Ty Sambrailo, Max Garcia, James Ferentz, Connor McGovern
NT (3): Sylvester Williams, Darius Kilgo, Kyle Peko
DE (4): Derek Wolfe, Jared Crick, Adam Gotsis, Billy Wynn
OLB (5): Von Miller, DeMarcus Ware, Shaq Barrett, Shane Ray, Dekoda Watson
ILB (4): Brandon Marshall, Todd Davis, Corey Nelson, Zaire Anderson
CB (5): Chris Harris Jr., Aqib Talib, Bradley Roby, Kayvon Webster, Lorenzo Doss
S (4): T.J. Ward, Darian Stewart, Justin Simmons, Will Parks
K (1): Brandon McManus
P (1): Riley Dixon
LS (1): Casey Kreiter
Suspended: Shiloh Keo (2-games)
Injured Reserve: Vance Walker, Sam Brenner, Garrett Graham

Friday, June 24, 2016

Projected 53-Man Roster: Dallas Cowboys

Last updated: September 3, 2016 at 12:17 PM

QB (3): Dak Prescott, Jameill Showers, Jerrod Johnson
RB (4): Ezekiel Elliott, Darren McFadden, Lance Dunbar, Alfred Morris
WR (5): Dez Bryant, Terrence Williams, Cole Beasley, Brice Butler, Lucky Whitehead 
TE (4): Jason Witten, Gavin Escobar, Geoff Swaim
OT (4): Tyron Smith, Doug Free, Chaz Green, Bryan Witzmann 
C/G (5): Travis Frederick, Zack Martin, La'el Collins, Ronald Leary, Joe Looney
DT (4): Tyrone Crawford, Cedric Thornton, Robert McClain, Maliek Collins
DE (5): Benson Mayowa, David Irving, Ryan Russell, Jack Crawford, Charles Tapper
LB (6): Sean Lee, Anthony Hitchens, Kyle Wilber, Andrew Gachkar, Justin Durant, Damien Wilson
CB (5): Orlando Scandrick, Brandon Carr, Morris Claiborne, Deji Olatoye, Anthony Brown
S (5): Barry Church, Byron Jones, J.J. Wilcox, Jeff Heath, Kavon Frazier
K (1): Dan Bailey
P (1): Chris Jones
LS (1): L.P. LaDouceur
Suspended: Randy Gregory (4-games), Demarcus Lawrence (4), Rolando McClain (10)
PUP: James Hanna, Tony Romo
Injured Reserve: Jaylon Smith, Cameron Bradfield, Josh Thomas, Kellen Moore

Projected 53-Man Roster: Cleveland Browns

Last updated: September 3, 2016 at 12:12 PM

QB (3): Robert Griffin III, Josh McCown, Cody Kessler
RB (4): Duke Johnson, Isiah Crowell, Raheem Mostert, Terrell Watson
FB (1): Malcolm Johnson
WR (5): Corey Coleman, Terrell Pryor, Andrew Hawkins, Ricardo Louis, Taylor Gabriel
TE (3): Gary Barnidge, Randall Telfer, Seth DeValve 
OT (4): Joe Thomas, Austin Pasztor, Spencer Drango, Shon Coleman
C/G (5): Cameron Erving, Joel Bitonio, John Greco, Alvin Bailey, Garth Gerhart
NT (2): Danny Shelton, Jamie Meder
DE (4): Xavier Cooper, John Hughes, Carl Nassib, Stephen Paea
OLB (4): Emanuel Ogbah, Nate Orchard, Joe Schobert, Cam Johnson
ILB (5): Demario Davis, Christian Kirksey, Tank Carder, Justin Tuggle, Dominique Alexander
CB (5): Joe Haden, Tramon Williams, Jamar Taylor, Justin Gilbert, Trey Caldwell
S (5): Ibraheim Campbell, Jordan Poyer, Rahim Moore, Derrick Kindred, Pierre Desir
K (1): Travis Coons
P (1): Andy Lee
LS (1): Charley Hughlett
Suspended: Josh Gordon (4-games), Armonty Bryant (4)
Injured Reserve: Desmond Bryant, Patrick Skov 

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Projected 53-Man Roster: Cincinnati Bengals

Last updated: September 3, 2016 at 12:10 PM

QB (3): Andy Dalton, A.J. McCarron, Keith Wenning
RB (4): Gio Bernard, Jeremy Hill, Rex Burkhead, Cedric Peerman
FB (1): Ryan Hewitt
WR (5): A.J. Green, Brandon LaFell, Tyler Boyd, James Wright, Cody Core
TE (4): Tyler Eifert, Tyler Kroft, C.J. Uzomah, Matt Lengel
OT (3): Andrew Whitworth, Cedric Ogbuehi, Jake Fisher
C/G (5): Russ Bodine, Kevin Zeitler, Clint Bolig, T.J. Johnson, Christian Westerman
DT (5): Geno Atkins, Domata Peko, Marcus Hardison, Pat Sims, DeShawn Williams
DE (4): Carlos Dunlap, Michael Johnson, Will Clarke, Margus Hunt
LB (6): Rey Maualuga, Vincent Rey, Karlos Dansby, Nick Vigil, Phil Dawson, Marquis Flowers
CB (6): Adam Jones, Dre Kirkpatrick, Darqueze Dennard, William Jackson, Josh Shaw, Chris Lewis-Harris
S (4): George Iloka, Shawn Williams, Derron Smith, Clayton Fejedelem
K (1): Mike Nugent
P (1): Kevin Huber
LS (1): Clark Harris
Suspended: Vontaze Burfict (3-games)
PUP: Brandon Thompson
Injured Reserve: Andrew Billings

Monday, June 13, 2016

Projected 53-Man Roster: Chicago Bears

Last updated: September 3, 2016 at 12:05 PM

QB (3): Jay Cutler, Brian Hoyer, David Fales
RB (4): Jeremy Langford, Jordan Howard, Ka'Deem Carey, Jacquizz Rodgers
FB (1): Paul Lasike 
WR (5): Alshon Jeffery, Kevin White, Eddie Royal, Josh Bellamy, Marc Mariani
TE (3): Zach Miller, Khari Lee, Tony Moeaki  
OT (4): Charles Leno, Bobby Massie, Jason Weaver, Mike Adams
C/G (5): Ted Larsen, Kyle Long, Cody Whitehair, Cornelius Edison, Amini Silatolu 
NT (2): Eddie Goldman, Terry Williams
DE (4): Akiem Hicks, Mitch Unrein, Johnathan Bullard, Will Sutton
OLB (5): Willie Young, Lamar Houston, Leonard Floyd, Sam Acho, Christian Jones
ILB (4): Danny Trevathan, Jerrell Freeman, John Timu, Nick Kwiatkoski
CB (5): Kyle Fuller, Tracy Porter, Bryce Callahan, De'Vante Bausby, Deiondre' Hall
S (5): Adrian Amos, Harold Jones-Quartey, Chris Prosinski, Deon Bush, DeAndre Houston-Carson
K (1): Robbie Gould
P (1): Pat O'Donnell
LS (1): Patrick Scales
Suspended: Ego Ferguson (4-games)
PUP: Marquess Wilson, Pernell McPhee
Injured Reserve: Brandon Boykin, Hroniss Grasu, Nick Becton 
Retired: Manny Ramirez, Nate Chandler

Projected 53-Man Roster: Buffalo Bills

Last updated: September 3, 2016 at 11:54 AM 

QB (3): Tyrod Taylor, EJ Manuel, Cardale Jones
RB (4): LeSean McCoy, Mike Gillislee, Reggie Bush, Jonathan Williams
FB (1): Glenn Gronkowski
WR (5): Sammy Watkins, Robert Woods, Greg Salas, Marquise Goodwin, Walter Powell
TE (3): Charles Clay, Jim Dray, Nick O'Leary
OT (4): Cordy Glenn, Jordan Mills, Seantrel Henderson, Cyrus Kouandjio
C/G (5): Eric Wood, Richie Incognito, John Miller, Ryan Groy, Patrick Lewis
NT (1): Corbin Bryant
DE (4): Kyle Williams, Adolphus Washington, Leger Douzable, Jerel Worthy  
OLB (4): Jerry Hughes, Lorenzo Alexander, Lerentee McCray, Bryson Albright 
ILB (5): Preston Brown, Zach Brown, Brandon Spikes, Jamari Lattimore, Ramon Humber
CB (5): Stephon Gilmore, Ronald Darby, Nickell Robey, Kevon Seymour, Corey White
S (4): Corey Graham, Aaron Williams, Duke Williams, Robert Blanton
K (1): Dan Carpenter
P (1): Colton Schmidt
LS (1): Garrison Sanborn
Suspended: Marcel Dareus (4-games)
Physically Unable to Perform (PUP): Shaq Lawson, Marcus Easley
Injured Reserve: Reggie Ragland, IK Enemkpali, Chris Gragg

Friday, June 10, 2016

Projected 53-Man Roster: Carolina Panthers

Last updated: September 3, 2016 at 12:00 PM

QB (3): Cam Newton, Derek Anderson, Joe Webb
RB (4): Johnathan Stewart, Cameron Artis-Payne, Fozzy Whittaker, Brandon Wegher
FB (1): Mike Tolbert
WR (5): Kelvin Benjamin, Devin Funchess, Corey Brown, Ted Ginn Jr., Brenton Bersin
TE (3): Greg Olsen, Ed Dickson, Scott Simonson
OT (4): Michael Oher, Mike Remmers, Daryl Williams, Donald Hawkins
C/G (5): Ryan Kalil, Trai Turner, Andrew Norwell, Chris Scott, Gino Gradkowski
DT (4): Kawann Short, Star Lotulelei, Vernon Butler, Paul Soliai
DE (5): Kony Ealy, Charles Johnson, Mario Addison, Wes Horton, Ryan Delaire
LB (6): Luke Kuechly, Thomas Davis, Shaq Thompson, A.J. Klein, David Mayo, Ben Jacobs
CB (5): Bene' Benikwere, James Bradberry, Daryl Worley, Robert McClain, Teddy Williams
S (5): Kurt Coleman, Tre Boston, Colin Jones, Dean Marlowe, Marcus Ball
K (1): Graham Gano
P (1): Andy Lee
LS (1): J.J. Jansen

Thursday, June 9, 2016

Projected 53-Man Roster: Baltimore Ravens

Last updated: September 3, 2016 at 11:45 AM

QB (3): Joe Flacco, Ryan Mallett, Josh Johnson
RB (4): Javorius Allen, Justin Forsett, Kenneth Dixon, Terrance West
FB (1): Kyle Juszczyk
WR (6): Steve Smith, Kamar Aiken, Mike Wallace, Breshad Perriman, Michael Campanaro, Chris Moore
TE (3): Crockett Gillmore, Maxx Williams, Dennis Pitta
OT (3): Ronny Stanley, Ricky Wagner, James Hurst
C/G (5): Jeremy Zuttah, Marshall Yanda, Alex Lewis, John Urschel, Ryan Jensen
NT (3): Brendan Williams, Carl Davis, Willie Henry
DE (4): Timmy Jernigan, Lawrence Guy, Brent Urban, Kapron Lewis-Moore
OLB (5): Terrell Suggs, Elvis Dumervil, Za'Darius Smith, Albert McClellan, Matt Judon
ILB (4): C.J. Mosley, Zach Orr, Kamalei Correa, Arthur Brown
CB (5): Jimmy Smith, Shareece Wright, Tavon Young, Jerraud Powers, Will Davis
S (4): Eric Weddle, Lardarius Webb, Kendrick Lewis, Anthony Levine
K (1): Justin Tucker
P (1): Sam Koch
LS (1): Morgan Cox
Suspended: Nick Boyle (10-games), Matt Elam (8)
Injured Reserve: Ben Watson, Kyle Arrington, Bronson Kaufusi 

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Projected 53-Man Roster: Atlanta Falcons

Last updated: September 3, 2016 at 11:40 AM

QB (3): Matt Ryan, Matt Schaub, Matt Simms
RB (4): Devonta Freeman, Tevin Coleman, Brandon Wilds, Terron Ward
FB (1): Patrick DeMarco
WR (6): Julio Jones, Mohamed Sanu, Aldrick Robinson, Justin Hardy, Eric Weems, Nick Williams
TE (3): Jacob Tamme, Austin Hooper, Levine Toilolo
OT (3): Jake Matthews, Ryan Schraeder, Tom Compton
C/G (6): Alex Mack, Andy LeVitre, Chris Chester, Mike Person, Ben Garland,Wes Schweitzer 
DT (4): Tyson Jackson, Ra'Shede Hageman, Grady Jarrett, Jonathan Babineaux
DE (5): Derrick Shelby, Adrian Clayborn, Brooks Reed, Dwight Freeney, Courtney Upshaw
LB (5): De'Vondre Campbell, Vic Beasley, Paul Worrilow, Philip Wheeler, Deion Jones
CB (5): Desmond Trufant, Robert Alford, Akeem King, Brian Poole, C.J. Goodwin
S (5): Keanu Neal, Ricardo Allen, Kemal Ishmael, Robenson Therezie, Dashon Goldson 
K (1): Matt Bryant
P (1): Matt Bosher
LS (1): Josh Harris
Suspended: Jalen Collins (4-games)
Injured Reserve: Devin Fuller
Retired: Charles Godfrey 

Projected 53-Man Roster: Arizona Cardinals

Last updated: September 3, 2016 at 11:36 AM

QB (3): Carson Palmer, Drew Stanton, Matt Barkley
RB (4): David Johnson, Chris Johnson, Andre Ellington, Stepfan Taylor
WR (5): Michael Floyd, Larry Fitzgerald, John Brown, Jaron Brown, J.J. Nelson
TE (4): Darren Fells, Jermaine Gresham, Troy Niklas, Ifeanyi Momah
OT (3): Jared Veldheer, D.J. Humphries, John Wetzel
C/G (5): A.Q. Shipley, Mike Iupati, Evan Mathis, Earl Watford, Evan Boehm
NT (2): Corey Peters, Ed Stinson
DE (5): Calais Campbell, Rodney Gunter, Frostee Rucker, Robert Nkemdiche, Josh Mauro
OLB (5): Chandler Jones, Markus Golden, Alex Okafor, Kareem Martin, Shaquille Riddick
ILB (4): Kevin Minter, Deone Bucannon, Alani Fua, Gabe Martin
CB (5): Patrick Peterson, Justin Bethel, Brandon Williams, Marcus Cooper, Harlan Miller
S (5): Tyrann Mathieu, Tony Jefferson, D.J. Swearinger, Tyvon Branch, Marqui Christian
K (1): Chandler Catanzaro
P (1): Drew Butler
LS (1): Daniel Dillon

*Unless otherwise noted, Ourlads is the source I use for up to date rosters on all 32 NFL teams, and is of great help for my "Projected 53-Man Roster" series.