Packers final 53-man roster predictions after preseason
- Two undrafted rookies make 53-man roster
- Multiple draft picks miss out
- How many wide receivers?
Preseason is in the books, which means it is time for Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst to finalize the 53-man roster.
The Packers have until Tuesday to trim the roster to 53 players, leading to some tough decisions for Gutekunst.
How many wide receivers? Will any undrafted rookies make the roster? Which veterans miss out? Soon, we will have our answers. Following the Packers' preseason, here is our final attempt at predicting the 53-man roster.
Packers final 53-man roster predictions after preseason
Quarterback (2)
Jordan Love, Sean Clifford
There was no quarterback controversy this summer. Rookie Sean Clifford made the backup job his pretty quickly, and the competition was over the moment Green Bay released veteran Danny Etling.
Clifford took the bulk of the reps in the preseason and showed promise. In three games, he completed 41 of 57 passes for 391 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions with an 81.8 rating. He made some wow plays along the way.
Clifford's inexperience could become an issue should the Packers need him to start if Love gets injured. But while Love is out there, he can develop as the backup.
It's Love time. He finally gets his opportunity to lead Green Bay's offense when the regular season begins in two weeks.