The NFL’s 53-man roster cutdown just dropped some absolute bombs, and we’re talking about more than just some depth guys getting cut. *Four* teams, FOUR of them, are rolling into the season with four quarterbacks on their active roster. The Vikings, Eagles, Falcons, and Steelers are all doing this, and let me tell you, that’s flat-out rare. You don’t see this kind of QB hoarding often, and it tells you everything about the chaos brewing as we head into the season, which, by the way, is just over a week away!
The QB Room Is a Powder Keg Right Now
With four QBs, someone’s gotta go, right? The Vikings are already looking to ship J.J. McCarthy off, especially after Carson Wentz locked down QB2 in camp. Think about it: Jim Harbaugh, McCarthy’s college coach, is with the Chargers! The Buccaneers, Jets, and Dolphins are sniffing around too. Someone’s getting traded there, no question. Over in Philly, the Eagles don’t need two quality backups behind Jalen Hurts, so either Andy Dalton or Tanner McKee is probably on the chopping block. Then you’ve got the Falcons, waiting for Michael Penix Jr. But Ian Rapoport himself said it’s “impossible” to start Tua Tagovailoa long-term, and if that doesn’t scream “trade or release,” what does? The Steelers might be most likely to hold onto all four, but even then, it’s bizarre. The league is watching, and these QB rooms are about to get real interesting.
RB Drama Is Heating Up Fast
It’s not just the signal-callers. The running back rooms across the league are seeing some serious drama. First up, Josh Jacobs, who the Packers slapped on the Exempt List. That’s bad news, folks. We’re talking about him missing six games or more, depending on what’s on this mysterious video. Lloyd, on the other hand, shot up into the top-100 draft picks, and he’s got a path to being the starter *all year* if things keep going south. The Packers say they expect Jacobs to remain, but when has that ever calmed anyone down?
Next, the Cowboys waived Jaydon Blue. Never a good sign when a former coach calls you “lazy,” right? He never earned the staff’s trust, and now Malik Davis is the RB2. Dallas is definitely looking for more help, and I bet Blue or Phil Mafah end up on the practice squad. Get this: the Raiders kept Ashton Jeanty *off* of IR! That ankle sprain everyone worried about? Not serious enough for IR, meaning we should see him back in 0-2 games. They play the Dolphins in their opener, and he was only wearing a sleeve. Good news, but Mike Washington Jr. might be out of the top 100 for fantasy. Finally, Alvin Kamara is also staying off IR for the Saints, with his knee injury looking like a pre-Week 4 return. But with Travis Etienne Jr., Kamara, Audric Estime, and Kendre Miller all on the roster, someone’s getting scratched every week. That’s a loaded backfield, and a fascinating situation to track.
As we rocket towards Week 1, these early roster moves and injury updates are setting the stage for a wild NFL season. Keep an eye on those QB rooms to see who actually gets moved, and watch how these running back committees shake out. It’s going to be a fun one!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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