Tag: 53-man roster projection

Chargers 53-man roster projection before training camp

A pre-training camp educated guess at what the Los Angeles Chargers’ 53-man roster could look like.

The Chargers report to training camp with a roster of 90 players.

They have to be down to 53 when they go into the 2022 season, so there’s plenty of work to do.

This year, NFL teams must reduce their rosters to 85 players by Aug. 16, to 80 players by Aug. 23, and 53 by Aug. 30.

While many players are locks to make the team, roster spots are up for grabs this summer. Before those battles take place, here is our best guess at a 53-man roster for the 2022 season:

Quarterbacks (3): Justin Herbert, Chase Daniel, Easton Stick

Misses the cut: Brandon Peters

Running backs (4): Austin Ekeler, Isaiah Spiller, Larry Rountree III, Kevin Marks Jr.

Misses the cut: Joshua Kelley, Leddie Brown

Fullbacks (1): Zander Horvath

Misses the cut: Gabe Nabers

Wide receivers (5): Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Josh Palmer, Jalen Guyton, DeAndre Carter

Misses the cut: Joe Reed, Jason Moore, Michael Bandy, Maurice Ffrench, Trevon Bradford

Tight ends (3): Gerald Everett, Donald Parham, Tre’ McKitty

Misses the cut: Stone Smartt, Hunter Kampmoyer, Erik Krommenhoek

Offensive linemen (9): Rashawn Slater, Matt Feiler, Corey Linsley, Zion Johnson, Trey Pipkins III, Storm Norton, Jamaree Salyer, Brenden Jaimes, Will Clapp

Misses the cut: Zack Bailey, Ryan Hunter, Andrew Trainer, Isaac Weaver, Foster Sarell

Defensive linemen (6): Sebastian Joseph-Day, Austin Johnson, Morgan Fox, Christian Covington, Otito Ogbonnia, Breiden Fehoko

Misses the cut: Jerry Tillery, Forrest Merrill, Andrew Brown, Joe Gaziano

Edge defenders (4): Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack, Kyle Van Noy, Chris Rumph II

Misses the cut: Emeke Egbule, Jamal Davis II, Ty Shelby

Linebackers (5): Kenneth Murray, Drue Tranquill, Troy Reeder, Nick Niemann, Amen Ogbongbemiga

Misses the cut: Cole Christiansen, Damon Lloyd, Tyreek Maddox-Williams

Defensive backs (10): Derwin James Jr., J.C. Jackson, Asante Samuel Jr., Nasir Adderley, Bryce Callahan, Michael Davis, Ja’Sir Taylor, JT Woods, Alohi Gilman, Deane Leonard

Misses the cut: Mark Webb Jr., Tevaughn Campbell, Kemon Hall, Ben DeLuca, Brandon Sebastian, Skyler Thomas, Raheem Layne

Specialists (3): K Dustin Hopkins, P J.K. Scott, LS Josh Harris

Misses the cut: K James McCourt

Browns projected 53-man roster before training camp starts

With training camp just around the corner, a projection of what the initial 53-man roster could look like when camp ends:

The Cleveland Browns have gone through a myriad of changes so far this offseason and, with training camp and a decision on Deshaun Watson around the corner, are not done yet.

The offseason was full of them. It started off with a bang trading for Amari Cooper. Watson was the other major addition with Chase Winovich, Taven Bryan and Jakeem Grant helping areas of need. Jadeveon Clowney and Anthony Walker returned to help the team’s defense.

The draft added some intriguing talent and depth.

The team has also had some subtractions including the releases of Jarvis Landry, J.C. Tretter and Austin Hooper. Case Keenum was traded to Buffalo while M.J. Stewart signed with the Houston Texans.

Baker Mayfield was traded away last week.

While this is highly unlikely to be the team’s final 53-man roster at the end of training camp, it gives a look at where the roster currently sits. With multiple changes since our last projection, the roster starts to really take shape.

For this iteration, we will assume Watson on the roster to start camp with certainty coming sooner rather than later on his future.

Atlanta Falcons 53-man roster projection: Version 3.0

In our latest Falcons 53-man roster projection, one member of the team’s 2022 draft class just misses the cut.

The NFL news cycle has been grinding to a halt over the past few weeks, unless you’re a Cleveland Browns fan. Fortunately for the rest of us, training camps open up around the league in July.

The Falcons will hold 13 open practices this year, including one at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta’s rookies must report to training camp on July 19, and the veterans will arrive on July 26.

In our latest Falcons 53-man roster projection, one member of the team’s 2022 draft class just misses the cut.

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Seahawks: Early 53-man roster projection for the 2022 season

Many position battles won’t be settled until the preseason is over, but for now here is our early 53-man roster projection for the 2022 season.

The Seattle Seahawks are on their summer break and won’t be back until the beginning of training camp the last week of July.

Many position battles won’t be settled until the preseason is over, but for now here is our early 53-man roster projection for the 2022 season.

Atlanta Falcons 53-man roster projection: Version 2.0

The Falcons wrapped up their offseason training program last week and we’ve made a few changes in our latest 53-man roster projection.

The Atlanta Falcons wrapped up their offseason program last week and now there’s some time to kill before the start of training camp in late-July. On the bright side, it gives the many new faces on this Falcons team some time to build camaraderie.

After dropping our way-too-early 53-man roster projection at the start of minicamp, here’s version 2.0.

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Projecting the Lions current 53-man roster

Projecting the Lions current 53-man roster after the first couple of weeks of free agency and how it shapes draft needs

The Detroit Lions have been pretty busy in the first couple of weeks of free agency. Of course, much of the activity has been in the form of bringing back Detroit’s own players from the 2021 season.

In fact, the Lions currently have the most rostered players of any NFL team, at 80 (as of March 25th). That doesn’t leave much room for more additions with nine draft picks, including three of the first 34 in the 2022 NFL draft.

The team will eventually boil down to just 53. Based on who is on the roster right now, this is the projection for who makes the final 53 come September.

 

Browns final 53-man roster projection after the preseason

Our Jeff Risdon with his post-preseason prediction of the initial Browns 53-man roster

Now that the preseason is over, Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry and his staff have the unenviable task of trimming the team’s roster from 80 to 53.

Following Sunday night’s exhibition game in Atlanta, the Browns have about 40 hours before the NFL’s deadline at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 31st. There are some tough decisions to be made at several roster spots.

Here is my final projection. Note that this is just for the initial 53 on the roster after the first cutdown deadline. Expect changes, be it players who make the cut going on I.R. or waiver claims, on Wednesday that shake up at least three of the spots here.

Some Browns Roster Considerations after visit from Big Blue

After the Browns beat the Giants, @WardOnSports has some thoughts about three positions and players fighting for spots.

The Cleveland Browns hosted the New York Giants in an unusually normal 1 PM EST Sunday kickoff for their second of three preseason games this season. The Browns won the game 17-13, concluding multiple days of competition with the Giants.

Big Blue came to Berea, OH on Thursday for two joint practices with the Browns and then Sunday’s preseason game at First Energy Stadium. Despite Browns Head Coach Kevin Stefanski’s practical and safe approach to training camp, injuries have been piling up so we got a good look at several players vying for a roster spot on Sunday.

The 53-man roster is a fluid thing right now with multiple players of consequence dealing with injury and others under constant evaluation.

Here is what I think I know about the roster heading into another crucial week of training camp.

Chargers 53-man roster prediction after 10 days of training camp

Taking a crack at projecting the Los Angeles Chargers 53-man roster after 10 practices.

The Chargers have officially been on the practice fields for a little over half of training camp now. There have been players expected that are standing out and some unexpected that are raising eyebrows.

Even though there is still some time remaining and plenty of things can happen between now and the roster deadline, I’ve done my best to anticipate what moves Los Angeles ends up making.

Using the insight we’ve learned from practice, here’s a look at the players that I believe make the 53-man roster.

Quarterbacks (2): Justin Herbert, Chase Daniel

Misses the cut: Easton Stick

Running backs (4): Austin Ekeler, Justin Jackson, Joshua Kelley, Larry Rountree III

Misses the cut: Darius Bradwell

Fullbacks (1): Gabe Nabers

Misses the cut: Hunter Kampmoyer

Wide receivers (6): Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Jalen Guyton, Tyron Johnson, Josh Palmer, Austin Proehl

Misses the cut: Joe Reed, K.J. Hill, Jason Moore, Josh Hurst

Tight ends (4): Jared Cook, Donald Parham, Tre’ McKitty, Stephen Anderson

Offensive linemen (9): Rashawn Slater, Matt Feiler, Corey Linsley, Oday Aboushi, Bryan Bulaga, Trey Pipkins, Brenden Jaimes, Storm Norton, Scott Quessenberry

Misses the cut: Tyree St. Louis, Nate Gilliam, Ryan Hunter, Kyle Spalding

Defensive linemen (6): Linval Joseph, Justin Jones, Jerry Tillery, Christian Covington, Breiden Fehoko, Cortez Broughton

Misses the cut: Joe Gaziano, T.J. Smith

Edge defender (4): Joey Bosa, Uchenna Nwosu, Kyler Fackrell, Chris Rumph II

Misses the cut: Jesse Lemonier

Linebackers (5): Kenneth Murray, Drue Tranquill, Kyzir White, Nick Niemann, Amen Ogbongbemiga

Misses the cut: Cole Christiansen

Defensive backs (9): Michael Davis, Asante Samuel, Jr., Chris Harris, Jr., Donte Vaughn, Brandon Facyson, Derwin James, Nasir Adderley, Alohi Gilman, Mark Webb

Misses the cut: Tevaughn Campbell, John Brannon, Ryan Smith

Specialists (3): Tristan Vizcaino, Ty Long, Ryan Langan

Misses the cut: Michael Badgley, Alex Kessman, Cole Mazza

Notes

No changes to the quarterback position. If Easton Stick or K.J. Costello do not make the 53-man roster, I believe they will be battling it out for a spot on the practice squad.

Austin Ekeler is RB1 and Justin Jackson has received the majority of the load as RB2. Joshua Kelley has the slight leg up over Larry Rountree, but we will be able to gauge this battle more when preseason games begin. Nonetheless, I’m still leaning towards the team keeping four backs.

I still see Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Jalen Guyton, Tyron Johnson and Josh Palmer as locks. My pre-training camp roster projections had Joe Reed, but Austin Proehl has been a special teams standout as a return specialist.

I didn’t see Stephen Anderson making the roster prior to training camp, but he’s been providing the ability to play multiple positions (tight end, fullback, special teams). Plus, the offense incorporates plenty of three- four-tight end sets, which is why they might elect to keep him.

Ryan Smith was signed to be a special teams ace, but he hasn’t seen the field due to a lingering injury. Instead, I’m predicting former UDFA Donte Vaughn to earn a spot because of his high level of play up to this point and the position versatility he offers.

I had Alex Kessman penciled in as the starting kicker, but he hasn’t done anything to separate himself from the pack, nor have Michael Badgley or Tristan Vizcaino. However, Vizcaino has made a handful of promising kicks, he was with the first team kickoff unit early on and he was one of special teams coordinator Derius Swinton’s guys.

The Browns Wire consensus 53-man roster projections

Comparing and contrasting the Browns 53-man roster projections from Browns Wire’s Jared Mueller and Jeff Risdon

The Cleveland Browns have gathered at the team training facility in Berea for the 2021 training camp. There are 90 players fighting for 53 spots on the active roster once the regular season starts.

Instead of presenting just one projection for which players make the final roster, we decided to do things a little differently. Editor Jared Mueller and I each came up with our own projections independently.

This is the result of the two projections blended together. You’ll see where we agreed, where we saw things divergently, and where the Browns’ biggest camp battles and decisions are coming.