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Roster prediction post first preseason game

Injuries and suspensions continue to add to the size of the roster Now up to 55 players

2 QB Carr, Glennon - no change

4 RB Jacobs, Richard, Martin, Washington - First change. Washington showed he still has it after getting injured last year. He can contribute on special teams to make room for the 4 RBs.

1 FB Ingold - No change. Had him in my last prediction but now even a healthy Smith might not have a chance. Ingold's versatility was well known, but he was near perfect in his first preseason start. Not having any healthy competition even on the roster speaks volumes. Ingold could be a clear favorite of he coaches and might soon have the roster spot locked down.

7 WR Brown, Williams, Renfrow,, Harris(RS), Nelson, Grant, Hatcher - no change. Brown's antics just add to the desire to keep extra outside WR depth.

3 TE Waller, Wilson, Moreau - back down to 3 TEs, clearing room for to retain veteran RB Washington.

8+2 OL Hudson, Brown, Jackson (injured reserve), Miller, Incognito (suspended),Cooper, Parker, Devey, Sharpe, Kirkland - I would put Javkson on IR to give him ample time to heal. Kirkland added for needed guard depth.

25+2 offense

2 DT Ellis, Hankins - no change

3 DL Hurst, Hall, Mauro - no change

5 DE/OLB Ferrell, Key, Crosby, Bell, Mayowa - added Mayowa in place of Wilber. Crosby's injury and Bell's quiet first game help keep the veteran around. Also the fact Mayowa didnt suit up shows a coaching favor. Without Wilber, one of these edge rushers might see some time at OLB. Key, Bell, and Mayowa are all three very good candidates for that. They can replace Wilber on special teams also.

5 LB Burfict, Whitehead, Marshall, Lee, Morrow - no change. Loss of OLB/DE Wilber covered by adding anoher edge player.

5 S Joyner(NB), Abram, Joseph, Harris, Richards - no change

5+1 CB Conley, Mullen, Worley, Johnson, Lawson (suspended), Nelson - Lawson suspension helps keep Nelson employed.

25+1 defense

K Carlson - no change

P Cole - no change

LS Depaola- no change

rundown of changes - Added Washington in place of Butler. Added Mayowa in place of Wilber. IRed Jackson and added Kirkland. Suspended Lawson and re-employed Nelson.