Allen Park – With the third exhibition game this weekend, the Detroit Lions are nearing roster cuts. On Aug. 30, the team must reduce its 90-man roster to 75 players. And after finishing out the preseason slate at home against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 1, NFL teams are required to submit their 53-man rosters by Sept. 3 at 4 p.m.
With that in mind, here’s our first stab at projecting the Lions’ 53-man roster.
QUARTERBACKS (3)
In: Matthew Stafford, Dan Orlovsky, Jake Rudock
Out: None
Analysis: Rudock has played his way into being valuable enough to retain, but expect the Lions to keep Orlovsky for the comfort factor.