The Patriots will trim their roster to 53 players Saturday, Aug. 31.
Many players will be fighting for their jobs Thursday night when New England hosts the New York Giants at 7:30 p.m., whether it’s earning a spot with the Patriots or with another team.
We all know Tom Brady will make the roster. Julian Edelman will, too. Here are some players who are right on the bubble and will have to sweat it out in the days leading up to the pivotal one.
Brian Hoyer, QB – It once seemed very likely Hoyer would make the roster, but the emergence of rookie quarterback Jarrett Stidham has made Hoyer’s situation a lot more murky.