We’re days away from the start of New Orleans Saints training camp, and though dozens of players are locks to make the roster, there are still plenty of others who need a strong performance in practice to seal the deal for themselves.
Things are going to be different when it comes to roster cuts this year. In the past, the NFL has required a gradual series of cuts to the 90-man roster; this time, all teams must reduce their depth charts down from 90 players to just 53 in one day on Aug. 29. Here are eight players who positioned themselves well over the summer: