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

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 

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.

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