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 Open Thread The Los Angeles Chargers tonight play host to the New Orleans Saints. We should expect extended looks from the Chargers projected starters including second-year offensive lineman Forrest Lamp who will see his first action of the preseason. Philip Rivers has looked very sharp thus far and one would hope he will continue his impressive play Youth Michael Schofield Jersey , but most importantly we will hope he stays completely healthy.Mike Williams has shown us all why the Chargers spent a high draft pick on him last year and it will be exciting to watch him again as he tries to carry that momentum through this week and onto the regular season. The competition at running back behind Melvin Gordon has been worth watching and should continue to be tonight.On defense, we get to see rookie Justin Jones take the field and without Darius Philon suited up he should get a lot of playing time to shake off the rust and prove that he belongs.Overall, the defense is in for a serious test against the Saints offense and they’ll be without their top corners, so it could be a struggle.Caleb Sturgis has won the kicking competition Color Rush Mike Williams Jersey , Chargers release Roberto Aguayo The Los Angeles Chargers have had an ongoing battle for the Kicker position all offseason after adding Caleb Sturgis on a two year deal and Roberto Aguayo on a one year contract. It would appear that decision has now been made.Roberto Aguayo, a former second round selection of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2016 NFL Draft, performed quite well with the Chargers over the course of the competition. Through four preseason games, he went a perfect three for three in field goals (Sturgis went two for three Color Rush Melvin Ingram Jersey , for reference) and also did not miss an extra point. In the practice session I attended, he closed the day out going eight for nine, with the only miss being a 53 yard attempt that he hit on his second try. This was the fourth team Aguayo has had a chance with, though it may not be his last. When you consider how he was with the Buccaneers http://www.authenticlosangeleschargers.com/cheap-joe-barksdale-jersey , it would appear he has come a long way in fixing whatever issues he was having. He clearly has the talent to be a successful NFL kicker, he has shown as much and it’s not exactly every year that a kicker gets selected in the second round. Caleb Sturgis, the kicker the Chargers have decided to enter the season with, was signed to a two year contract worth 4.45 million dollars. This quote from Anthony Lynn after the week four contest against the San Francisco 49ers shows that the team anticipated this to be the eventual outcome of the battle...I think I speak for everyone when I say that I hope this kicking decision goes better than the last one this team made entering the 2017 season.

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 The Raiders have already traded away their best player and there are reports that other key pieces could be dealt soon.Very little has gone right in the first season of coach Jon Gruden's second stint in Oakland. But as the Raiders left town for a bye week http://www.authenticlosangeleschargers.com/cheap-trevor-williams-jersey , Gruden had a message to his legion of critics calling 2018 a lost season in Oakland."I'll say this, we aren't tanking anything," Gruden said Tuesday. "I hear the hatred out there, some of the rumors that we are tanking it to get a first-round pick or a higher pick. We are not getting up at 4 o'clock in the morning to tank it. Ain't nobody tanking it. I don't know who wrote that or who said that or who thinks that, but that isn't the case here. We are going to continue to work hard, continue to build our team and that was part of the message."A week off might be just what the Raiders need to change the course of a difficult season that has left the team battered physically and frustrated by the mounting losses.Oakland blew second-half leads the first three weeks to start 0-3 and then responded from a comeback, overtime win over Cleveland by getting outscored 53-13 the past two weeks in losses to the Chargers in Los Angeles and the Seattle Seahawks in London.The Raiders released linebacker Derrick Johnson on Tuesday and promoted Jason Cabinda from the practice squad to take his place but other moves could be coming with receiver Amari Cooper and safety Karl Joseph among the players reportedly available in trades.Gruden already dealt away one of general manager Reggie McKenzie's former first-round picks when he traded star edge rusher Khalil Mack to Chicago for a package of draft picks a week before the season. With the status of Cooper and Joseph in question and 2017 first-rounder Gareon Conley getting no defensive snaps last week, Gruden is dismantling the team McKenzie built.More moves could be coming over the bye week."We're still looking at the roster. We're looking around the league to find means to get better," Gruden said. "Reggie and I had a long meeting yesterday. I know that's a shock to some people. They don't think we have any meetings. I'm telling you Youth Mike Pouncey Jersey , we're working hard to solidify this roster every day and improve ourselves and get the right people on the field. Those are decisions that we're looking at. We're going to continue to try to develop our young players. We're going to stay on the gas pedal and go as hard as we can."The frustration is mounting in the locker room with cornerback Rashaan Melvin expressing frustration this week over his lack of playing time and saying he will go back to his old technique of playing rather than play the style defensive coordinator Paul Guenther wants."I haven't talked to him yet, no. I'm sure I will," Gruden said. "I know Paul Guenther did. I heard there was a Twitter report out there. Melvin is on his seventh team, I think. He's had different techniques. Maybe he's confused, I don't know. I'll talk to him. But he has to play better. He's in a competitive situation. Perhaps he's frustrated, and I can't blame him."The main priority over the bye will be getting healthy. Many of the struggles the past two weeks can be attributed to starting left guard Kelechi Osemele being out with a knee injury, right tackle Donald Penn on injured reserve with a groin injury and rookie left tackle Kolton Miller slowed by a knee injury that has contributed to him allowing six sacks in two weeks, according to Pro Football Focus.Gruden hopes to get Osemele back for the game Oct. 28 against Indianapolis and Miller should be healthier, which will be good news for quarterback Derek Carr. Carr was sacked six times against Seattle and had little time to get the ball downfield. He threw just one pass more than 10 yards downfield and had 140 of his 142 yards passing come after the catch."It was obvious that it affected the ability to drop back and look around and throw the ball Youth Denzel Perryman Jersey ," Gruden said. "''We got to block better than that. We got to play better than that. That certainly had an impact. No doubt."NOTES: RB Marshawn Lynch has a groin strain. Gruden said he would have an update on the severity next week. ... DL Frostee Rucker (neck) could be back next game. ... Cooper and WR Seth Roberts remain in concussion protocol. ... Joseph (hamstring) also could return against the Colts.Chargers Training Camp Notes: Young Playmakers Highlight an Up and Down Day 1 With Forrest Lamp still coming back from his ACL-injury, reserve guard Michael Schofield looks to be the starter at right guard if Lamp is not back in time for the regular season.If Gates is not resigned, the team will look to the younger tight ends to make up for the lost production from Hunter Henry’s injury earlier this year. Former UDFA Sean Culkin looks to be a front-runner in that regard. The added size is always a plus as he is already one of the better run-blockers at the position.With White transitioning to a true linebacker position, it will be interesting to see how much of his athleticism survives the increase in mass he must put on prior to the season.A 1v1 rep with an elite cornerback versus an elite wide receiver will always get the people going. Hayward is already in mid-season form.Two of the more interesting UDFAs this year are cornerback Brandon Facyson and Tony Brown. Both had their growing pains on day 1.The buzz surrounding the Mike Williams Hype-Train remains the same after a day that consisted of several nice wins in 1v1s with a couple bad drops to balance out his overall performance.One of the underrated camp battles will be which reserve tackle gets to be trusted on the blindside were Russell Okung to find himself sidelined. Last year’s sixth-round selection Sam Tevi looks to be getting the early reps at left tackle behind the veteran.Although many of us have been gassing up this year’s seventh-round selection out of Northwestern, he will be starting camp as the 4th-strong back behind Russel Hansborough.Regardless of depth chart position, Jackson still found his way to make an impression on the staff and the fans in attendance.Nwosu looks to be a welcomed addition to a linebacker group lacking a lot of prototypical size.The rookie EDGE rusher out of USC wasted no time getting into his zone against the reserves on offense.One of the staff’s favorite UDFAs to make the team, Richardson is looking every bit of the stout interior linemen we all fell in love with following this yea’s NFL draft.

Tennessee Titans Are on the Clock - Pick 25 Safety Justin Reid is the pick for the Carolina Panthers and up next are the Titans.First overall voting total: Cleveland BrownsSecond overall voting total: New York GiantsThird overall voting total: New York JetsFourth overall voting total: Cleveland BrownsFifth overall voting total: Denver BroncosSixth overall voting total: Indianapolis ColtsSeventh overall voting total: Tampa Bay BuccaneersEighth overall voting total: Chicago BearsNinth overall voting total: San Francisco 49ersTenth overall voting total: Oakland Raiders11th overall voting total: Miami Dolphins12th overall voting total: Buffalo Bills13th overall voting total: Washington Redskins14th overall voting total: Green Bay Packers15th overall voting total: Arizona Cardinals16th overall voting total: Baltimore Ravens17th overall voting total: Los Angeles Chargers18th overall voting total: Seattle Seahawks19th overall voting totals: Dallas Cowboys20th overall voting totals: Detroit Lions21st overall voting totals: Cincinnati Bengals22nd overall voting totals: Buffalo Bills23rd overall voting totals: New England Patriots24th overall voting totals: Carolina PanthersThe Tennessee Titans are now on the clock!DT Maurice Hurst: He’s a 3-tech and he’s a good one. 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He lacks experience which gives a somewhat steeper learning curve as he enters the NFL.CB Isaiah Oliver: He has an elite combination of size and speed but has some technical deficiencies and is a less than stellar tackler.QB Mason Rudolph: Some think Oklahoma State’s Rudolph is a Day 2 prospect, but others disagree and his numbers were certainly impressive.RB Sony Michel: A north-south runner who can run through arm tackles, Michel is a potential first-round talent.OT Kolton Miller: The UCLA product has good size and length, but there are questions about his athleticism.C Billy Price: Ohio State’s Price has good strength Los Angeles Chargers Womens Hoodie , but lacks length which is not a huge concern at center. He plays with an edge, but that also occasionally gets him in trouble.DE Arden Key: There are plenty of red flags here, but he has the potential to be a quality pass rusher in the NFL.WR James Washington: He has a limited route tree and was not challenged much by Big 12 defenses, but he gets open deep and makes big plays.WR Christian Kirk: Lacks desirable speed, but he is quick and works well underneath. Probably limited to playing in the slot.DE Sam Hubbard: He has the size and motor to play at DE, but he lacks the athleticism that would allow him to excel as a pass rusher.S Ronnie Harrison: Alabama’s Harrison has the size and athleticism you want from a safety, but he plays a bit out of control and has technical deficiencies.Chargers Offensive Line Ranks 23rd in the NFL by Pro Football Focus Earlier today, Pro Football Focus’ Mike Renner dropped his latest NFL offensive line rankings of the league’s best units heading into the 2018 season. These rankings are updated from a previous post that ranked the units immediately following the end of last season.It’s not that I was expecting the Chargers’ unit to be a top-10 group or anything like that, but I definitely didn’t expect them to be in the bottom third of the entire league. The Bolts were actually a top team in terms of the least amount of sacks given up while Rivers owned the lowest percentage of being sacked when under pressure.However, it’s not the most surprising thing to see them lower than expected by the fans. We are already gassing up a line that will bring back Forrest Lamp and the addition of Mike Pouncey to replace Spencer Pulley and Kenny Wiggins. Both Pulley and Wiggins rated at the very bottom of their respective positions in pressures allowed. You obviously have nowhere but up to go from there.If you don’t feel like checking out the entire article, here’s what Mr. Renner had to say about the Bolts:Overall Grades From Last Season for Projected StartersLeft Tackle: Russell Okung Womens Customized Los Angeles Chargers Jerseys , 77.4 overall gradeLeft Guard: Dan Feeney, 48.5Center: Mike Pouncey, 46.5Right Guard: Forrest Lamp, 91.7* (2016 college grade)Right Tackle: Joe Barksdale, 50.7“There is a lot of projection here with Dan Feeney and Forrest Lamp in Year 2 as well as Mike Pouncey, but it’s impossible to think things could get worse. Kenny Wiggins allowed the most pressures of any guard in the league last year (41) while Spencer Pulley allowed the most of any center (38). Simply getting those two out of the lineup has to be worth something.”Once training camp gets underway, I expect the line to gel fairly quickly. Bringing in a veteran at center will make that connection with Philip Rivers click faster and I’d expect Lamp to get up to speed fast than your average first-year starter. My hopes are about as high as anyone’s with this unit and I think everyone else shouldn’t worry about getting their hopes up, either.Now excuse me, I’m going splinter my office desk with how hard I’m about to knock on it.

2018 Patriots roster cuts:  The second wave of roster cuts has started. After the New England Patriots parted ways with seven of their players yesterday to bring the roster to 82 [url=http://www.thepatriotsfootballauthentic.com/deatrich-wise-jr-jersey-authentic]Youth Deatrich Wise Jr. Jersey[/url] , the team has made its first transaction of the day. According to NESN’s Doug Kyed, the Patriots will let running back Ralph Webb go:Following a productive career at Vanderbilt, the Patriots signed Webb as an undrafted rookie shortly after the draft. Entering a deep defensive backfield, he was seen as a longshot to make the team but a potential practice squad candidate. Training camp and preseason further strengthend this belief.In the Patriots’ four exhibition games, Webb registered 31 rushing attempts for 102 yards and a pair of touchdowns, as well as five receptions for 28 yards and another score. While his performance was not enough to make the team, Webb set himself up well for a practice squad deal — either in New England or somewhere else. While the New England Patriots’ offense turned the corner after a rocky start, the team’s defense still remains inconsistent. Luckily for the unit it will face a very favorable matchup tonight: the Buffalo Bills [url=http://www.thepatriotsfootballauthentic.com/david-andrews-jersey-authentic]http://www.thepatriotsfootballauthentic.com/david-andrews-jersey-authentic[/url] , owners of the NFL’s worst scoring offense. With the Bills averaging just 11.6 points per game this year, the Patriots defense should – should – be able to build some momentum today.In order to do that, here are three key things it needs to accomplish:Use the blitz against Derek AndersonFirst things first: the Patriots defense has not been very good in 2018 when it comes to blitzing opposing quarterbacks. In fact, the team has the worst sack percentage in the NFL when bringing extra pressure (2.8%). So why should New England use this tactic against Buffalo tonight? Because the Bills have been equally bad if not worse in terms of blitz pickup and Derek Anderson is not the best of decision makers the quarterback position has to offer.Sending extra rushers against a shaky offensive line – one that allowed a league-worst 10 sacks versus the blitz – and an inconsistent quarterback could help mask some of New England’s weaknesses when it comes to creating pressure. And even if it does not create negative plays at an increase rate, it should help impact Buffalo’s defensive rhythm and challenge the protection setting and extra blockers kept in the pocket.Take away the run with the big bodies up frontOne thing the Bills do comparatively well is run the football: led by LeSean McCoy, who is expected to play despite suffering a concussion during last week’s game, and Chris Ivory, the team has created a fairly balanced offensive attack. For New England to have success against it [url=http://www.thepatriotsfootballauthentic.com/jonathan-jones-jersey-authentic]Youth Jonathan Jones Jersey[/url] , taking away the ground game should be a key goal – and to do that, the right personnel has to be on the field.Ideally, the Patriots try to get their best run defenders on the field in a base alignment that could use a 5-2 front: Trey Flowers and Lawrence Guy, arguably the team’s best run defenders, should be part of it as should be Malcom Brown and Danny Shelton with Dont’a Hightower and Kyle Van Noy rotating on the fifth end spot. Elandon Roberts should see plenty of time as an off-the-ball linebacker.A group like this would allow the Patriots to establish a presence along the interior with the big-bodied defensive tackles, and also ensure outside contain with the experienced and technically sound edge defenders. As the desired result, the Bills would be forced to give Anderson more responsibilities.Stay disciplined New England usually wins in part due to being the smarter team, one not shooting itself in the foot through easily avoidable mistakes or stupid penalties. So far this season [url=http://www.thepatriotsfootballauthentic.com/trent-brown-jersey-authentic]Womens Trent Brown Jersey[/url] , however, this has not always been the case. Just take last week’s game against Chicago when the Patriots gave up big plays to a scrambling quarterback because they were undisciplined in keeping contain, and also committed multiple defensive penalties.Tonight, limiting those errors would go a long way to securing the Patriots’ sixth victory of the season. If the team can stay disciplined when it comes to gap integrity, edge setting, and deep-field coverage it should be able to limit an offense that has so far been reliant on occasional breaks to get going.

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His lone loss was in the final game of the 2005 season, when he was pulled after the first quarter.Miami will also be facing a New England team that has lost two in a row and is coming off a humbling 26-10 loss at Detroit that underscored the Patriots' weaknesses on both sides of the ball. The Patriots haven't started 1-3 since 2001."Any time you play them at their place, it's a challenge," Dolphins coach Adam Gase said. "That's why they're one of the best teams. If you look at the last 15 years, it's ridiculous how well they do at home compared to everybody else. The crowd is extremely loud, and it's a tough environment to play in."After missing last season because of a torn ACL in his left knee, Miami quarterback Ryan Tannehill has started this season strong. 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Running back Brandon Bolden was with the Patriots for six years until they released him just before the start of this season.Bolden has quickly become a cog on Miami's special teams, and he and Amendola share important traits, Gase said."They love football. They love practicing. They bring great energy on game day. Whatever they have [url=http://www.authenticsnewenglandpatriots.com/cheap-kyle-van-noy-jersey]http://www.authenticsnewenglandpatriots.com/cheap-kyle-van-noy-jersey[/url] , they give it," Gase said. "Those two are as professional as I've ever seen on NFL football players. Every day I see them, I'm glad they're here."INJURY CONCERNS: New England has struggled with consistency this season and enters this game with several key contributors on the mend.Starting defensive end Trey Flowers and safety Patrick Chung both sat out the Detroit loss with concussions and practiced on a limited basis this week. The Patriots also placed running back Rex Burkhead (neck) and rookie linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley on injured reserve Wednesday.Those are big blows to a defense giving up 406 yards per game and an offense yet to score a rushing touchdown this season.Steve Wine in Davie, Florida, contributed to this report.Follow Kyle Hightower on Twitter at ://khightower The New England Patriots did not pull the trigger at the NFL trade deadline yesterday, which means that they will head into the second half of the season with the same core of players they already used from weeks one through seven. 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And according to McDaniels, the lower-level position coaches have to receive much of the credit for this. “[They] do a tremendous job of splitting their time when those things happen,” the 42-year old said about his colleagues.“Some of our younger quality control guys certainly do a great job of trying to help us caught up there — Jerry [Schuplinski] and Cole [Popovich] and Atif [Austin] and Nick Caley when he was doing that [url=http://www.authenticsnewenglandpatriots.com/cheap-stephon-gilmore-jersey]White Stephon Gilmore Jersey[/url] ,” noted New England’s offensive coordinator. “Those guys have all spent extra time with [newly added players] to try to get them caught up in terms of our system and the terminology and all that.”While this process does not always yield the desired results, the Patriots’ staff — arguably more so than any other in the NFL — regularly succeeds in putting its in-season signings in a position to quickly contribute. 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It’s been hard to be away, but I’m happy to be back and it’s a good feeling right now. I’m taking it one day at a time, one thing at a time to get things back on track.Q: What did you learn over the last five weeks? What’s different about you?A: I learned a lot about the man outside of football. I had a lot of time to reflect on my life and where I want to go and the decisions I made, and I just want to get better with some of my decisions that I made and improve on them.Q: What was it like coming back into the facility this morning?A: It felt great, it felt great to see my guys. I love each and every one of my teammates, and it was just good to see the smiles on their faces, and they welcomed me with open arms. They want me to be the wild man, and I want to be that wild man, but I’m just taking it one day at a time and just processing everything and getting everything back on track.Q: What kind of things did you do the last four weeks to now feel ready to rejoin the team?A: I’m not comfortable answering that question right now, but in the future I’ll be able to.Q: You’ve said that this is an ongoing work in progress Womens Rashod Hill Jersey , that coming back doesn’t mean everything is done and over with?A: This is bigger than football, this is part of the process. We got a team, we got a good group of individuals, the Minnesota Vikings, the doctors, myself, my family, and we got a plan in place and we’re going to execute that plan day-in and day-out, and we’re going to stay on top of it. That’s our goal. This is bigger than football, and it’s part of the plan. I’m excited to be back.Q: You’ve talked about someday telling your story. 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I’m able to play football, but I still have to got to get back in the pass rush flow and my run flow and stuff like that.Q: When you stepped away from the team, did you know that was the right thing for you?A: It was the right thing for me, completely.Q: Did you know that right away?A: 100 percent.Q: Are you playing on Sunday?A: Coach Zimmer can answer that question for you.Q: Did you consider taking this year off?A: Our doctors, our coaching staff, the Vikings, my family we just had a plan and I executed the plan and we took it day-by-day, step-by-step and it led up to this point. We made the decision that I was ready to come back and now I’m back.Q: Does football feel like a comfort zone for you?A: Absolutely. I live for this each and every day, but I also live for my family too. You got to have that balance in life and that’s what I’m working towards, having that balance each and every day.Q: Do you have a message for anyone that might be going through anything similar to what you are?A: If you are you need to ask for help. You need to go out there and find a good support team and do the right things to be able to be able to take care of yourself. That’s what it’s all about, taking care of yourself and taking care of your actions and doing the right things.Q: Do you feel like you have a platform to affect millions of people, whenever you are able to share your story?A: 100 percent. That’s the plan, 100 percent. I just want to be able to do it at the right time, the right place, and the right opportunity. It’s just right now is not the place http://www.minnesotavikingsteamonline.com/sheldon-richardson-jersey , not the time, and I just got to focus on the right things and the right things are my family, finding that balance and getting back to work, and just executing my plan that we have in place.Q: Was it ever difficult to stay patient when you were waiting and watching the games?A: I was patient in my first four years in playing in the NFL sitting behind Jared Allen, Brian Robison, Kevin Williams, Pat Williams. Patience came early to me at a young age. It was hard watching my guys play, but I learned patience and being humble and waiting your time. I feel like everything happens for a reason and I needed this. I needed this to figure out myself and it was a good thing.Q: Are you proud of the way they played?A: Yeah, they’re playing awesome right now. We’re playing like a team, a blue collar team, a tough team, a team that is smart, a team that is physical, and a team that Coach Zimmer sees that we can be day-in-and-day-out. It was tough for the first few games, but it got easier for me. They did an excellent job.Q: What was it like taking your chair back in the defensive line room?A: It was awesome, man. Just getting back into life in general – driving my car, doing all the little things. You got to appreciate the little things in life and I appreciate the little things in life. I’m not taking any day, every day is a blessing. You got to be grateful and I’m just excited to back here. Once again, I apologize if I affected anybody Authentic Ben Gedeon Jersey , impacted anybody. I take full responsibility for my actions and I’m excited to be back and get the ball rolling.Q: Was the NFL and players association supportive of you throughout the process?A: Yeah, everybody. We had a good support cast. My family was a big support cast, the Minnesota Vikings family was a big support cast, the doctors. We did a good job putting a plan in place and we executed the plan. It was, like I said, it was a time and place where I needed this in my life and I’m happy that it was a right time and it was perfect timing for me.Q: How difficult is it to ask for help?A: Yeah, you got to put your pride aside. Sometimes you just got to put your pride aside and know when enough is enough. Sometimes you got to take it upon yourself and know when enough is enough and when you can’t handle it – when life is too much and you can’t find that balance. That’s all I tried to do is find that balance and work towards my health and wellness in not just football. It’s bigger than football. It’s my life, my family, my kids. Q: Do you feel like you’re feeling ready? A: I feel good. It’s a day-by-day progress. I’m feeling great. My first day back and I feel good. Got to knock a little rust off. Haven’t played football in five weeks, but that comes with practice being deliberate in my practice and just doing it day-in-and-day-out.Vikings Roster Cuts: Minnesota Vikings release Peter Pujals Fans of the Minnesota Golden Gophers certainly don’t like seeing the words “Holy Cross” for reasons that are unrelated to football, but now the Minnesota Vikings have ensured they don’t have to see them in their football programs, either.On Friday, the Vikings released quarterback Peter Pujals, who played his college ball for the Crusaders of Holy Cross and signed with the team as an undrafted free agent.To say that Pujals never really had a chance to make the squad is a pretty accurate assumption. He didn’t get into a preseason game until the fourth quarter of the preseason finale against the Tennessee Titans. There probably isn’t a whole lot of chance that they bring him back to the practice squad, but at least he got the experience of being on an NFL roster.The Vikings quarterback depth chart is set, and Peter Pujals is not going to be a part of it. We will continue to track the rest of the Vikings’ roster cuts going forward as they march towards the 53-man roster they need to have by Saturday at 3:00 PM Central.