Base Case - First 2026 53-Man Roster

[rkarp1]

I said as much in my depth chart post, they likely won’t carry 7 WR’s. Even with a Boutte trade we might see another WR get traded or cut outright if one of the undrafted guys looks great.

Some of these WR’s are two way players and can contribute on special teams, we’ll see how it plays out. But they will probably roster 6 WR’s and carry another DB or ILB who can tackle and play special teams.

I don’t recall any team in history rostering two FB’s, they can easily slide a Westover or someone else to the PS.

pretty safe to assume that the ST players w/b Marcus returning punts and the 3rd RB returning kick off's? (Larison, Miller, Montgomery or Jennings)
I don't see a WR at gunner over Schooler, Pettus or some of the other DB's
Do you?

 

[Wozzy]

pretty safe to assume that the ST players w/b Marcus returning punts and the 3rd RB returning kick off's? (Larison, Miller, Montgomery or Jennings)
I don't see a WR at gunner over Schooler, Pettus or some of the other DB's
Do you?

There’s 11 guys on the field at all times. There’s no rule saying you need to be a defensive player to play special teams, block or tackle.

I was also very clear in my summation below my depth chart I thought it unlikely they carry that many WR’s and believed any number of guys listed as practice squad players could make the 53 instead.