The NFL wraps up its third and final set of preseason games this week as teams prepare to set their final 53-man rosters for the 2023 NFL regular season, which kicks off Thursday, Sept. 7, with the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Detroit Lions.
Teams have to trim their rosters by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. They have been evaluating players across every position since training camp started in late July, and this week's preseason action offers one last chance to see players on the roster battling for a spot.
At the conclusion of each game -- and the night before Sunday's matchup between the Houston Texans and New Orleans Saints -- ESPN's NFL Nation reporters reveal how depth charts will look after final cuts and predict who will crack the 53-man roster. What is the biggest thing to know about each team's looming decisions, and who will make the team after Tuesday's deadline? Our reporters project it all, with analysis on the most important position battles to keep an eye on.
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AFC EAST
Buffalo Bills
The Bills face difficult decisions on which receivers to keep at the bottom of the depth chart below Stefon Diggs.
Alaina Getzenberg's final 53-man roster projection
Miami Dolphins
Miami may run it back with its two RBs from last season and hope that's enough to make a Super Bowl run with a healthy Tua Tagovailoa.
Marcel Louis-Jacques' final 53-man roster projection
New England Patriots
The Patriots have almost too much depth at some positions, so they'll have to make some important decisions, like whether undrafted free agent Malik Cunningham will stick as their third quarterback.
Mike Reiss' final 53-man roster projection
New York Jets
The skill positions, led by Aaron Rodgers, appear loaded. Can the offensive line hold up?
Rich Cimini's final 53-man roster projection
AFC NORTH
Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens have a healthy Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins to start a season for the first time since 2020, and that should help take pressure off an offense expected to pass more.
Jamison Hensley's final 53-man roster projection
Cincinnati Bengals
The backup quarterback job is drawing all the attention as the Bengals evaluate options behind Joe Burrow.
Ben Baby's final 53-man roster projection
Cleveland Browns
There's a lot to like about the Browns' roster if quarterback Deshaun Watson plays like he's being paid.
Jake Trotter's final 53-man roster projection
Pittsburgh Steelers
The quarterback room bears watching -- did Mason Rudolph do enough to stick as the third QB? -- and defensive line is another spot to keep an eye on.
Brooke Pryor's final 53-man roster projection
AFC SOUTH
Houston Texans
The Texans have a new look in key spots heading into the season, including a rookie QB and a first-year coach.
DJ Bien-Aime's final 53-man roster projection
Indianapolis Colts
The Colts will turn the offense over to a rookie QB, and the team's overall depth is razor-thin.
Stephen Holder's final 53-man roster projection
Jacksonville Jaguars
While the Jaguars are confident in their group of playmakers, questions about the offensive and defensive lines remain.
Michael DiRocco's final 53-man roster projection
Tennessee Titans
The Titans made a key addition to the roster when they signed veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins a little over a month ago.
Turron Davenport's final 53-man roster projection
AFC WEST
Denver Broncos
With three key wide receivers injured, coach Sean Payton will have tough calls to make when making his final cuts on Tuesday.
Jeff Legwold's final 53-man roster projection
Kansas City Chiefs
With Charles Omenihu serving a six-game suspension and Chris Jones holding out, where does the Chiefs' pass rush stand to start the season?
Adam Teicher's final 53-man roster projection
Las Vegas Raiders
Josh Jacobs' timeline on when (or if) he'll sign his franchise tag and report will have ramifications for positions beyond running back.
Paul Gutierrez's final 53-man roster projection
Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers appear set to move forward with just one backup to newly rewarded quarterback Justin Herbert, but injuries in camp place the secondary situation in some doubt.
Lindsey Thiry's final 53-man roster projection
NFL EAST
Dallas Cowboys
While the Cowboys' O-line line could use more depth, their D-line is deep enough it could lead to trades.
Todd Archer's final 53-man roster projection
New York Giants
The Giants surrounded quarterback Daniel Jones with more weapons in the offseason but now have tough decisions to make at wide receiver.
Jordan Raanan's final 53-man roster projection
Philadelphia Eagles
With D'Andre Swift and Rashaad Penny in the mix, Philly seems headed for a running back committee.
Tim McManus' final 53-man roster projection
Washington Commanders
With second-year QB Sam Howell under center, the Commanders need quality and depth on the O-line.
John Keim's final 53-man roster projection
NFC NORTH
Chicago Bears
Quarterback Justin Fields has new weapons, but the health of the offensive line is a concern.
Courtney Cronin's final 53-man roster projection
Detroit Lions
The offense appears set for another big year despite some new faces. But can the re-tooled defense hold up its end of the bargain?
Eric Woodyard's final 53-man roster projection
Green Bay Packers
With all of the veteran options at quarterback, wide receiver and tight end shed from the Packers' roster, who will catch passes from new starting quarterback Jordan Love?
Rob Demovsky's final 53-man roster projection
Minnesota Vikings
Kirk Cousins has missed just two games in his career, which means the Vikings could opt for a smaller quarterback room.
Kevin Seifert's final 53-man roster projection
NFC SOUTH
Atlanta Falcons
Coach Arthur Smith has depth for the first time in Atlanta, which means difficult decisions come on cut-down day.
Michael Rothstein's final 53-man roster projection
Carolina Panthers
With No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young under center, the Panthers will need their offensive line to perform well and their new 3-4 defense to hold opponents in check.
David Newton's final 53-man roster projection
New Orleans Saints
Veteran tight end Jimmy Graham has made quite the impression (on and off the field) in his second stint with the Saints, but will he grab a roster spot?
Katherine Terrell's final 53-man roster projection
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Bucs have tough decisions to make at quarterback and linebacker ahead of the cut-day deadline.
Jenna Laine's final 53-man roster projection
NFC WEST
Arizona Cardinals
Quarterback Kyler Murray's health is drawing all the attention and will impact how the 53-man roster shapes up.
Josh Weinfuss' final 53-man roster projection
Los Angeles Rams
Not many players remain from the Rams' 2021 Super Bowl-winning roster, so expect to see a lot of new faces in the mix.
Daniel Greenspan's final 53-man roster projection
San Francisco 49ers
With Brock Purdy the unquestioned starting quarterback, the 49ers decided to make Sam Darnold the No. 2 and deal Trey Lance.
Nick Wagoner's final 53-man roster projection
Seattle Seahawks
After giving quarterback Geno Smith a new deal, the Seahawks focused their offseason on improving the defense.