The NFL’s 53-man cut deadline is looming, and a slate of notable players across multiple teams could be on the chopping block. Among the most consequential are Ja’Lynn Polk, Javon Baker and Kendrick Bourne from New England, headlined by Polk as a second-year option whose path to the active roster is not guaranteed despite draft investments. Kyle Dugger and Anfernee Jennings also stand in the Patriots’ crosshairs, tied to cost and schematic fit as New England reshapes under a new voice.

Washington’s Brian Robinson Jr. faces questions about a changing backfield, while Kansas City’s Skyy Moore and Baltimore’s David Ojabo appear on the radar as teams balance talent with cap and role clarity. The Jets’ Malachi Corley and the Saints’ Isaiah Foskey are listed as potential cuts that could redraw depth charts, with Beanie Bishop Jr. and DeMarvin Leal representing Pittsburgh’s cost/fit calculus on defense.

Outside the Patriots, those moves echo across the league: veteran certainty versus cost and scheme fit, undrafted rookies stepping up, and the ripple effects on Week 1 roles. The piece underscores that even bigger names can be vulnerable when coaches recalibrate rosters to maximize versatility, speed, and special-teams value in August rhythms.

For fantasy managers, the takeaway is clear: late-August roster churn can create or erase sleeper windows. Depth charts can flip quickly at WR, LB and edge spots as teams finalize rosters, so stay nimble on waiver wires and be ready to pivot as cuts and claims unfold.

The Arizona Cardinals are gearing up for training camp, set to start on July 22, with ambitions to compete in the competitive NFC. Quarterback Kyler Murray is the focal point of the offense, which improved in both yardage and scoring during the 2024 season. To bolster their chances, the Cardinals have updated their three-round mock draft, focusing on bringing in versatile talent across key positions.

In the first round, they are targeting wide receiver Antonio Williams from Clemson, who could pair up dynamically with other talent, including the coveted Marvin Harrison Jr. The second-round pick is projected to be cornerback Zeke Berry from Michigan, adding much-needed versatility to the secondary. Lastly, Utah’s offensive tackle Spencer Fano is viewed as a prospect capable of stepping in as an immediate starter, enhancing the offensive line's depth.

Kobe Hudson has emerged as a name to watch following his impressive performance at the Reese's Senior Bowl and subsequent signing with the Carolina Panthers. After a challenging 2024 season with UCF, where he was the primary receiving option, Hudson transferred from Auburn to UCF to work with coach Gus Malzahn. Despite a slow 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, he demonstrated his big play capabilities, notably scoring a game-winning touchdown against TCU. Joining a competitive receiving corps, including the drafted Tetairoa McMillan and veterans like Mitchell Evans, Hudson aims to showcase his skills in the NFL.