Giardi: NFL Notebook - The road to 53, part 1; plus, a winner declared in Minnesota QB competition
Boston Sports Journal • • sports
Key Points:
- The initial 53-man roster has been unveiled after 14 training camp practices and one preseason game, with few contentious decisions this year.
- Quarterbacks selected are Drake Maye and Tommy DeVito, with rookie Behren Morton being the toughest cut but expected to be retained on the practice squad.
- Running backs include Rhamondre Stevenson, TreVeyon Henderson, Jam Miller, and Reggie Gilliam; Terrell Jennings was placed on injured reserve, opening a spot Miller earned through strong preseason performance.
- Wide receivers named to the roster are A.J. Brown, Romeo Doubs, Pop Douglas, Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams, and Efton Chism, with Cameron Dorner and Nick DeGennaro likely candidates for the practice squad.
- The team added veterans JaMychal Hasty and Hassan Haskins to challenge younger running backs, indicating ongoing competition for roster spots.
