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10 players firmly on the Packers’ roster bubble entering cutdowns

Here are the Packers players sitting on the roster bubble entering cutdowns on Tuesday.

The Green Bay Packers will trim the roster down to 53 players by Tuesday afternoon. Tough decisions are head for coach Matt LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst, although there is comfort in getting 16 players back on the team’s practice squad.

Considering the events of training camp, three preseason games and Paul Bretl’s final attempt at a 53-man roster, we can identify the true bubble players.

Here are the Packers players sitting on the roster bubble entering roster cutdowns on Tuesday:

35 players on the roster bubble going into Broncos’ final preseason game

These 35 players appear to be on the roster bubble going into the Broncos’ final preseason game.

After facing the Los Angeles Rams on their preseason finale on Saturday, the Denver Broncos will have to finalize an initial 53-man roster by Tuesday, Aug. 29.

There will be several players who have their roster fates decided this weekend based on their performances against the Rams.

After creating a list of 40 players we view as locks to make the team, we’re now sharing a list of 35 players who appear to be on the roster bubble going into Saturday’s game. The players are listed numerically.

10 players on Chiefs’ roster bubble heading into final preseason game vs. Browns

These 10 players could see their time with the #Chiefs come to an abrupt end next week when Kansas City cuts down its roster to 53-players.

The Kansas City Chiefs have just one preseason game left on their exhibition schedule in August, and several players will have to put together outstanding performances against the Cleveland Browns on Saturday to earn a spot on the team’s 53-man roster.

While the Chiefs certainly wish that they could keep all 90 players who are currently on their payroll as they head into the regular season, the NFL mandates that teams cut nearly half of the athletes on their roster at the conclusion of the preseason.

Check out these 10 players who are currently on the outside looking in ahead of Kansas City’s final preseason tilt:

Packers players on the roster bubble at each position group entering final week of training camp

Who sits on the roster bubble entering the Packers’ final week of training camp? Let’s break it down, position by position.

The Green Bay Packers are entering the final week of training camp. A few open practices to the public and the preseason finale against the Seattle Seahawks at Lambeau Field are all that’s left for Matt LaFleur’s team before the 53-man roster is set and preparation for the regular season opener in Chicago officially begins.

With one week and one preseason game left, here are the players still sitting on the roster bubble after each position group:

20 players on the roster bubble going into Broncos’ 2nd preseason game

These 20 players need to impress during preseason if they’re going to make the team.

The Denver Broncos are going into the second week of preseason with a 90-man offseason roster. By Aug. 29, the Broncos will have to trim down to a 53-man roster.

After facing the Arizona Cardinals in their preseason opener last week, Denver will face the San Francisco 49ers in Week 2. Next week, the Broncos will wrap up preseason at home against the Los Angeles Rams.

These 20 players seem to be on the roster bubble going into Saturday’s game against the 49ers. These players might have their roster fate decided by their performance during preseason this summer. The list is highlighted by tight end Albert Okwuegbunam, a former fourth-round pick, fan-favorite rookie running back Jaleel McLaughlin and third-string quarterback Ben DiNucci.

The Broncos also have a long snapper competition featuring Mitchell Fraboni and Jack Landherr. The loser of that position battle won’t make the team.

Here is a quick look at our list of 20 players who will need to impress during preseason if they’re going to make the team.

9 roster bubble players to watch during Saints’ preseason opener vs. Chiefs

9 roster bubble players to watch during the New Orleans Saints’ preseason opener vs. Kansas City Chiefs

It’s finally here: the New Orleans Saints will open their preseason schedule at home with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday afternoon. These exhibition games are a great opportunity to evaluate the players on the roster bubble as they compete for a few spots on the opening-day lineup. Dennis Allen and Mickey Loomis have their work cut out for them identifying the best fits for the last dozen or so roster spots on this squad.

Here are some players on that roster bubble we’ll be watching closely:

15 players on the roster bubble going into Broncos’ first preseason game

These 15 Broncos players appear to be on the roster bubble going into preseason.

The Denver Broncos are going into preseason with a 90-man offseason roster. By Aug. 29, the Broncos will have to trim down to a 53-man roster.

Between now and that late August roster deadline, Denver will play three preseason games, starting with Friday’s showdown with the Arizona Cardinals. Going into their preseason opener, the Broncos have several players who appear to be on the roster bubble.

These 15 players could have their roster fate decided by their performance during preseason this summer. The list is highlighted by tight end Albert Okwuegbunam, a former fourth-round pick, and both of the team’s kickers who are in a competition to win the job this summer.

Here is a quick look at our list of 15 players who will need to impress during preseason if they’re going to make the team.

8 roster bubble players to watch during Packers’ preseason opener vs. Bengals

All the top roster bubble players to watch when the Packers take on the Bengals in the preseason opener.

The Green Bay Packers will open the preseason schedule in 2023 on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals on Friday night. Preseason games are an important part of the roster evaluation process, especially as Matt LaFleur and Brian Gutekunst attempt to find roles for players and separate those currently sitting on the roster bubble.

Here are a handful of players on the bubble to watch Friday night in Cincinnati:

8 Bears players on the roster bubble heading into training camp

These Bears players will need a strong camp to secure a spot on the initial 53-man roster.

Chicago Bears training camp is drawing closer each day and it’s only a matter of time before players report to Halas Hall and begin practicing. While fans are eager to see players such as Justin Fields, D.J. Moore, Tremaine Edmunds, and Jaquan Brisker, training camp will be vital for those near the bottom of the depth chart looking to make the initial 53-man roster.

From former first-round picks to undrafted free agents, everyone will need to do their part to earn a roster spot when practices get underway. Here are eight players on the roster bubble heading into camp that will be worth watching.

One Commanders player on the roster bubble at each position heading into training camp

Training camp is coming soon and we look at some veteran players who could be on the roster bubble.

The Washington Commanders will report to training camp on July 26, with the first practice on July 27. Washington’s rookies will report to camp on July 21.

With a little over two weeks remaining until training camp begins, it’s the perfect time to begin analyzing Washington’s 90-man roster. The Commanders drafted seven players and signed 12 more undrafted free agents. Not all of these rookies will make Washington’s 53-man roster.

However, we shift our focus to the veterans on Washington’s roster. Which veterans are on the roster bubble? We name one veteran at each position group who is on the bubble this summer.