Right now, there’s a lot that we still don’t know about the NFL’s plans for the 2020 season. All options seem to still be on the table as it relates to the roster and how it’s handled in case of a positive coronavirus test. With that in mind, we’re proceeding as planned with our projections and we’ll update them accordingly when more is agreed upon between the NFL and NFLPA.
One thing to note about our projections is that there are roster changes related to the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The changes allow NFL teams to elevate two players from the practice squad on game day, increasing game-day roster size from 46 to 48 and 53-man roster size to 55. The size of the roster remains at 53 at all other times, which is why projections are still referred to as “53-man.”
Here is a look at our updated projections for the 53-man roster in Kansas City ahead of training camp:
Quarterback (3):
| Depth | Player |
| 1 | Patrick Mahomes |
| 2 | Matt Moore |
| 3 | Chad Henne |
The return of Moore signals that the Chiefs will likely roll with three quarterbacks this season. In the past, with Mahomes at the helm, the team has felt the need to only carry one backup. The realities of the coronavirus change that because of the possibility of players testing positive throughout the season.
Fans of Jordan Ta’amu need not worry, though. He’ll almost certainly be back on the practice squad if he’s not claimed off waivers by another team during roster cuts. Teams seem to be most concerned about keeping players that they’ve trained this season, so I’m not sure we’ll see a lot of players getting claimed on waivers.
Carrying three quarterbacks is a necessary but difficult decision for a team as deep as Kansas City. It limits the number of players you’re able to carry at other positions.
QB | RB | WR | TE | OL | DT | DE | LB | CB | S | ST