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Making the cut: Troy Niklas

Former second round draft pick Troy Niklas has struggled to stay healthy during his NFL career.

"Making the Cut"

As the Arizona Cardinals begin their quest to cut the team's roster size from 90 to 53 by the end of the preseason, we're taking a look at the key players at each position group and determining their odds of making the final cut.

Age: 23

Experience: 3rd season

Contract status: 2016: $1,097,264 2017: $1,280,141

2015 season quick review: Despite catching just four passes last season, Niklas appeared in all 16 games and made three starts for the Cardinals.