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Final 53-man roster projections for all 32 NFL teams

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Will the Broncos part ways with veteran Mark Sanchez and keep just two quarterbacks? What will the Giants do with Victor Cruz? Is former top-10 pick Justin Gilbert on his way out in Cleveland? NFL Nation reporters answer these questions and much more as they take their final crack at projecting the 53-man rosters for all 32 teams.

Click the links after each team's description to view the full posts.

Arizona Cardinals: Within the past few weeks, Mike Jenkins has made a push at cornerback. There isn't a clear-cut starting corner opposite of Patrick Peterson. Read more.

Atlanta Falcons: Vic Beasley Jr., the eighth overall pick in the 2015 draft, has to elevate his game after a disappointing preseason. Maybe the switch from end to strong-side linebacker has been too much. Read more.

Baltimore Ravens: Michael Campanaro gets the nod over rookie sixth-round pick Keenan Reynolds for the slot receiver/returner job. Read more.

Buffalo Bills: Undrafted rookie Glenn Gronkowski saw some action with the first team, and coach Rex Ryan did not rule out the possibility of keeping two fullbacks. It's hard to see the Bills managing that, however. Read more.

Carolina Panthers: Why keep a third quarterback when Cam Newton has missed only two starts in five seasons and Derek Anderson is a reliable backup? Simple. Joe Webb can play quarterback, wide receiver and on special teams. Read more.

Chicago Bears: The coaching staff likes wide receiver Daniel Braverman, a rookie seventh-round pick, and he could make the opening day roster. Read more.

Cincinnati Bengals: Rookie Andrew Billings will likely be placed on IR to begin the season, while Brandon Thompson will likely start the season on PUP. That frees up some spots along the defensive line. Read more.

Cleveland Browns: It's just not possible to see former top-10 pick Justin Gilbert on the Browns' roster. They forced him on the field over and over, and he was, at best, inconsistent. Read more.

Dallas Cowboys: The Cowboys' quarterback situation was thrown into disarray because of Tony Romo's injury. Rookie Dak Prescott will start, but Dallas will add a veteran to back up Prescott at some point. Read more.

Denver Broncos: Trevor Siemian appears to have won the starting quarterback job, and Mark Sanchez could be cut. Another likely cut? Running back Ronnie Hillman. Read more.

Detroit Lions: Wide receiver is a tough position to pare down, and the battle isn't over yet. If the Lions cut Quinshad Davis and Jay Lee, both could end up on the practice squad. Read more.

Green Bay Packers: Wide receiver Jared Abbrederis was previously on the outside looking in, but the Packers could go with seven wideouts to open the season. Read more.

Houston Texans: C.J. Fiedorowicz will be the starting tight end, but Stephen Anderson, an undrafted free agent out of Cal, will make the team after his strong training camp. Read more.

Indianapolis Colts: The Colts have several injury concerns at offensive line, defensive line and cornerback. Arthur Jones' suspension hurts too. Read more.

Jacksonville Jaguars: The first four wide receiver spots are locked up, so Bryan Walters, Arrelious Benn and Tony Washington are fighting for the final spot. Read more.

Kansas City Chiefs: The toughest decisions on the roster are at defensive back and complicated by the recent addition of Kenneth Acker. Read more.

Los Angeles Rams: Ian Seau, nephew of Hall of Fame linebacker Junior Seau, has played well, but there doesn't seem to be much room for him in a loaded defensive line. Read more.

Miami Dolphins: Miami could keep four running backs, with Jay Ajayi and Arian Foster splitting most of the carries. The other two will be special-teams contributors. Read more.

Minnesota Vikings: The Vikings will likely start with two quarterbacks and hope they avoid an injury before Taylor Heinicke returns from his injury. Read more.

New England Patriots: Terrance Knighton didn't play a snap on defense on Friday, which is ominous. Anthony Johnson has shown some explosion as an interior sub rusher. But has he truly done enough to stick? Read more.

New Orleans Saints: Garrett Grayson hasn't really pushed Luke McCown for the backup quarterback job. Grayson likely will make the roster, but the Saints might decide to move on next year. Read more.

New York Giants: If Victor Cruz is on the roster -- and he is, as long as there are no additional injury setbacks -- the Giants need to go heavy at wide receiver. Read more.

New York Jets: The Jets could be the only team in the league to keep four quarterbacks, unless Geno Smith gets traded this week. Read more.

Oakland Raiders: Johnny Holton, an undrafted rookie, showed just enough flash and raw potential to beat out a slew of other undrafted free agents for the fifth receiver spot. Read more.

Pittsburgh Steelers: Yet again, the Steelers have depth issues at cornerback. Senquez Golson is out for at least the first half of the year, and first-round pick Artie Burns missed much of the preseason with a quad injury. Read more.

Philadelphia Eagles: Wide receiver Rueben Randle was released on Sunday, which means the Dorial Green-Beckham acquisition cost Randle his roster spot. Read more.

San Diego Chargers: Defensive back is probably the deepest position group on the team. Former CFL standout Dexter McCoil, a hybrid safety, seems to have found a spot. Read more.

San Francisco 49ers: Will the 49ers keep two or three quarterbacks? Rookie Jeff Driskel flashed promise in the preseason, but it probably wasn't enough to win a spot on the 53. Read more.

Seattle Seahawks: Cornerback Brandon Browner is one of the toughest calls on the roster. The Seahawks have not been creative in the way they've used him during the preseason. Read more.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Despite a strong third preseason game, Johnthan Banks misses the cut at cornerback, with Josh Robinson getting the nod instead. Read more.

Tennessee Titans: Nose tackle Antwaun Woods is a surprise pick. The undrafted rookie from USC has been solid and could be too good to let go. Read more.

Washington Redskins: Linebacker Perry Riley Jr. could be cut. If he's not going to start, then he doesn't help the Redskins as much as some others: He would provide good depth but isn't as strong on special teams. Read more.