Half-way through the preseason, it's time to re-evaluate my 53-man roster projection from before the start of training camp. There will be one final roster projection posted shortly after the fourth preseason game. The changes made to this list from the first version are denoted at the bottom of the post.

Pos Final Roster Players Cut QB Jake Delhomme

Seneca Wallace

Colt McCoy

Brett Ratliff

RB Jerome Harrison

Montario Hardesty

James Davis

Chris Jennings

FB Lawrence Vickers

Peyton Hillis



WR Mohamed Massaquoi

Brian Robiskie

Chansi Stuckey

Joshua Cribbs

Bobby Engram

Carlton Mitchell*

Syndric Steptoe

Jake Allen

Johnathan Haggerty (Injured Reserve)

Taurus Johnson

TE Ben Watson

Evan Moore

Robert Royal

Alex Smith

Joel Gamble

OL Joe Thomas

Eric Steinbach

Alex Mack

Floyd Womack

Tony Pashos

Shawn Lauvao

Billy Yates

Scott Kooistra

John St. Clair Paul Fanaika

Pat Murray*

Joel Reinders*

Casey Bender

John Malecki DL Shaun Rogers

Ahtyba Rubin

Robaire Smith

Kenyon Coleman

Brian Schaefering

Derreck Robinson

Clifton Geathers*

Titus Adams

Kwaku Danso (Injured Reserve)

Swanson Miller

Brian Sanford

Travis Ivey

C.J. Mosley (PUP to start season)

LB David Bowens

D'Qwell Jackson

Scott Fujita

Matt Roth

Chris Gocong

Kaluka Maiava

Marcus Benard

Jason Trusnik

Blake Costanzo

Titus Brown*

Eric Barton

David Veikune*

S Abram Elam

T.J. Ward

Larry Asante

Mike Adams

Nick Sorensen

Raymond Ventrone

CB Eric Wright

Sheldon Brown

Joe Haden

Brandon McDonald

Gerard Lawson

DeAngelo Smith

Chris Roberson

Chris Chancellor

John Bowie

Coye Francies (PUP to start season)

ST Ryan Pontbriand

Phil Dawson

Reggie Hodges

Dave Zastudil (Injured Reserve)





Summary of the Changes from Last Time

There is only one small change on offense: instead of going with a fifth receiver ( Bobby Engram ), I'm going with four tight ends, which means that Robert Royal is now on the left side. Royal has been actively involved in camp and seems to be getting reps ahead of Alex Smith . If we use Evan Moore split wide at times, it might be benficial to carry four tight ends instead of a receiver who won't be used.

), I'm going with four tight ends, which means that is now on the left side. Royal has been actively involved in camp and seems to be getting reps ahead of . If we use split wide at times, it might be benficial to carry four tight ends instead of a receiver who won't be used. Defensively, there are a lot of changes, so I'll go by position.

Defensive Line: I initially had seven defensive linemen, but I've reduced that to six. I'm projecting that C.J. Mosley will stay on the PUP to begin the season, and that Clifton Geathers will be put on the practice squad if possible. It seems like Derreck Robinson has been getting a fair amount of reps in the preseason and making the most noise of the second stringers, so he takes Geathers' spot. If Shaun Rogers misses a week or two, the team will need a guy like Robinson temporarily.



I initially had seven defensive linemen, but I've reduced that to six. I'm projecting that will stay on the PUP to begin the season, and that will be put on the practice squad if possible. It seems like has been getting a fair amount of reps in the preseason and making the most noise of the second stringers, so he takes Geathers' spot. If misses a week or two, the team will need a guy like Robinson temporarily. Linebacker: Out is David Veikune , and in is Jason Trusnik . These two could swap again depending on how Veikune looks over the next two weeks, but I just can't see us having a guy like him on the bench for a second straight season. At least with Trusnik, Mangini has a guy who has experience spot starting. I thought about Eric Barton over Trusnik, but left Barton on the "cut" side.

Out is , and in is . These two could swap again depending on how Veikune looks over the next two weeks, but I just can't see us having a guy like him on the bench for a straight season. At least with Trusnik, Mangini has a guy who has experience spot starting. I thought about over Trusnik, but left Barton on the "cut" side. Safety: I can't pass up his special teams play, so Ray Ventrone is on the roster now after originally being cut. Another small factor to consider is that Ventrone has WR experience; he could fill in if the Browns are desperate for a fifth wideout in a game. I don't want to cut Larry Asante , but he hasn't made any headlines lately. For now, he's still on the roster.



I can't pass up his special teams play, so is on the roster now after originally being cut. Another small factor to consider is that Ventrone has WR experience; he could fill in if the Browns are desperate for a fifth wideout in a game. I don't want to cut , but he hasn't made any headlines lately. For now, he's still on the roster. Cornerback: I moved Brandon McDonald back to the active roster and swapped him with Coye Francies , who I now think will start the year on the PUP.

I moved back to the active roster and swapped him with , who I now think will start the year on the PUP. Lastly, on special teams, Reggie Hodges switches spot with the injured Dave Zastudil.

Feel free to leave any comments! For some reason I think I'm forgetting a player's name who should be on the "cut" side. If you think of a name you don't see listed, let me know.