Colts’ 53-man roster prediction after preseason Week 2

The Indianapolis Colts have another preseason recreation to get by way of earlier than the roster is to be reduce right down to 53 gamers forward of the 2022 marketing campaign.

The deadline for the subsequent spherical of roster cuts is Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. ET. The Colts should cut back their roster to 80 gamers, which suggests they need to launch or waive 4 gamers from their present roster. We made our predictions of these 4 strikes.

On the Tuesday following the preseason finale in opposition to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Colts will reduce their roster right down to 53 gamers.

With another preseason recreation remaining, right here’s an up to date prediction of what the 53-man roster will seem like:

Quarterback (2)

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1. Matt Ryan
2. Nick Foles

Sam Ehlinger is making life troublesome for the decision-makers, nevertheless it nonetheless is probably not sufficient to persuade the Colts to burn a roster spot on a 3rd quarterback.

Working Again (4)

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1. Jonathan Taylor
2. Nyheim Hines
3. Phillip Lindsay
4. Ty’Son Williams

Lindsay nonetheless appears primed to take over because the RB3 behind Taylor and Hines. The fourth spot continues to be very a lot up for grabs between Williams, Deon Jackosn and D’vonte Worth.

Large Receiver (6)

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1. Michael Pittman Jr.
2. Parris Campbell
3. Alec Pierce
4. Ashton Dulin
5. Dezmon Patmon
6. Mike Strachan

We’re again at maintaining six broad receivers on the roster. That is partly as a result of unlucky information that rookie tight finish Andrew Ogletree tore his ACL and can miss the rest of the season. With solely three tight ends staying, it opens an additional spot. Following their dominant performances, Patmon and Strachan are at present the leaders for the ultimate spots within the broad receiver room.

Tight Finish (3)

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1. Mo Alie-Cox
2. Kylen Granson
3. Jelani Woods

With Ogletree out for the yr, the one query that is still is the pecking order. Does Woods ultimately overtake Granson?

Offensive Line (9)

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1. Matt Pryor
2. Quenton Nelson
3. Ryan Kelly
4. Danny Pinter
5. Braden Smith
6. Bernhard Raimann
7. Will Fries
8. Dennis Kelly
9. Wesley French

The beginning offensive line for the Colts is basically intact with Pryor because the left sort out. Dennis Kelly hasn’t appeared in a preseason recreation but, however he’s nonetheless the best choice at backup proper sort out as soon as he returns from his knee process. Ryan Van Demark hasn’t instilled a lot confidence that he can maintain the backup function and may have extra time to develop. French makes the reduce due to his versatility to play guard and middle.

Defensive Line (10)

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1. Yannick Ngakoue
2. Kwity Paye
3. DeForest Buckner
4. Grover Stewart
5. Tyquan Lewis
6. Dayo Odeyinbgo
7. Ben Banogu
8. Eric Johnson II
9. Curtis Brooks
10. Chris Williams

This can be one too many however till we get an precise replace on Williams’ standing, the Colts will roll with 10. Given the positional flexibility of Odeyingbo and Lewis, the Colts may in all probability get away with carrying 9. The depth on the inside is a priority whereas Ifeadi Odenigbo has performed properly sufficient to warrant contemplating for a roster spot. Nevertheless, he simply misses the reduce right here. Williams is saved round as a result of he’s nonetheless the second-best match for the one-technique behind Grover Stewart.

Linebacker (6)

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1. Shaquille Leonard
2. Bobby Okereke
3. Zaire Franklin
4. E.J. Velocity
5. Sterling Weatherford
6. Jojo Domann

The primary 4 spots are locked in so we’re simply ready to see who wins the ultimate two spots within the room. It can come right down to particular groups play as each Weatherford and Domann have flashed upside on protection. The opposite two undrafted rookies in Forrest Rhyne and James Skalski even have made compelling circumstances whereas Brandon King seems to be on his means out.

Cornerback (6)

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1. Stephon Gilmore
2. Kenny Moore II
3. Brandon Facyson
4. Isaiah Rodgers
5. Tony Brown
6. Anthony Chelsey

I don’t know easy methods to sift by way of the competitors for a sixth cornerback. It’s between three or 4 gamers. Chesley will get the nod right here, nevertheless it may simply be Marvell Inform III or Rodney Thomas II as properly.

Security (4)

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1. Julian Blackmon
2. Nick Cross
3. Rodney McLeod
4. Armani Watts

Can undrafted rookie Trevor Denbow take the ultimate spot from Watts, who has been coping with an damage? That’s one thing we’re on the lookout for within the ultimate week of coaching camp.

Specialists (3)

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1. Rodrigo Blankenship
2. Rigoberto Sanchez
3. Luke Rhodes

Blankenship continues to be within the lead for the beginning kicker function.

Overview

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Offense (24)

Protection (26)

Specialists (3)