12:02 pm | September 1, 2018 | Go to Source | Author:
The NFL regular season kicks off on Thursday when the world champion Philadelphia Eagles host the Atlanta Falcons.
Rosters rounded into shape Saturday as teams made their cuts from 90 players to 53. Perhaps the biggest surprise thus far is the Denver Broncos keeping former first-round pick Paxton Lynch as a third quarterback.
Here’s a look at the most significant moves for each team.
The Falcons cut down to 52 players and wouldn’t reveal what position they are targeting with the 53rd and final roster spot, although coach Dan Quinn indicated they are looking at players to fill the void. Overall, Quinn said he feels good about the roster with the 37 returning players and 15 newcomers. Read more.
The decision to keep three offensive linemen who will not be ready for the opener is significant. Starting left tackle Matt Kalil(knee), according to a league source, isn’t expected to be ready for the Sept. 9 opener against Dallas and could miss several more games. Right tackle Daryl Williams (knee) and left guard Amini Silatolu (knee) also made the roster. Read more.
Help is on the way along the offensive line. The Titans activated right tackle Jack Conklin from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list on Saturday. Conklin tore his ACL in the divisional playoff game against the New England Patriots in January. Getting Conklin back gives the Titans the pair of bookend tackles to protect Marcus Mariota and relegates Dennis Kelly to a swing lineman who can fill in at tackle or guard. Read more.
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