Patriots Final 53-Man Roster Projection: Injuries Force Tough Cuts At Receiver

Share this: The New England Patriots must cut down their roster to 53 players by Saturday at 4 p.m., and injuries suffered Thursday made the process a bit more complicated. The Patriots suffered injuries at wide receiver, running back, linebacker and offensive tackle. See how our Patriots beat writers Doug Kyed and Zack Cox work around those ailments in their final 53-man roster projection of the summer. QUARTERBACKDoug KyedIn: Jacoby Brissett, Jimmy Garoppolo (2)Suspended: Tom Brady (four games)Out: NoneNo changes here. Brissett was impressive again, so there’s no need for another quarterback on the roster. Zack CoxIn: Jacoby Brissett, Jimmy Garoppolo (2)Suspended: Tom Brady (four games)Out: NoneThis is locked in. I’ve seen enough from Brissett this preseason to convince me he can be a serviceable backup for the next month. RUNNING BACKKyedIn: LeGarrette