Josh EdwardsAug 25, 2026
A CBS Sports piece on roster-cut season names likely starters and roster/cut candidates across several teams, including Chiefs and Cowboys cornerback depth charts, the Chargers' projected offensive line, Jalin Hyatt as a Giants cut candidate, Cole Payton headed for Philadelphia's practice squad, and Cam Ward and Mitchell Trubisky as safe on Tennessee's roster.
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What Josh Edwards said
Christian Roland-Wallace is in position to start over Jadon Canady and Kader Kohou.
- Where it was published
- CBS Sports
- The piece
- Eagles quarterbacks and other position groups NFL teams should monitor for potential trades or waiver claims
- The original
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- Read it wrong?
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- SaidAug 25
- GradedSep 25–Oct 1
Box score, by kind
HitCloseMissWaiting| Group | Hits | Close | Misses | Waiting | Calls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roster Spot Calls | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Depth Chart Calls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Trade and Signing Calls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| All | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
How each call scored
14 checkable claims — 10 depth chart calls, 3 roster spot calls and 1 trade and signing call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
It names 20 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
3 of 14 have settled so far, averaging 66.7 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess at the same calls.
Of the 8 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room on every one.
Each call is scored 0 to 100 against what happened, on its own, by the published methodology. The naive guess is what knowing nothing would have scored on the same calls; the gap, weighted by how hard the call was, is the skill.
Roster Spot Calls2 hits · 1 missShow ▸Hide ▾
Mitchell Trubisky to make the roster
“Given Mitchell Trubisky's history with offensive coordinator Brian Daboll in Buffalo, he too, is also likely immune.”
4 weeks on a 53100Hit100 − 100 naive = 0 × 2 difficulty = 0 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- club:
- TEN
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Mitchell Trubisky
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 4
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Cole Payton to land on the practice squad
“Philadelphia's plan at quarterback may be as simple as trying to slip fifth-round pick Cole Payton onto the practice squad.”
3 weeks on a 530Miss0 − 100 naive = −100 × 2 difficulty = −200 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- club:
- PHI
- skill:
- −200
- player:
- Cole Payton
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he lands on the practice squad
- accuracy:
- 0
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Cam Ward to make the roster
“Last year's No. 1 overall selection, Cam Ward, is safe.”
3 weeks on a 53100Hit100 − 100 naive = 0 × 2 difficulty = 0 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- club:
- TEN
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Cam Ward
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Depth Chart Calls10 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
Jake Slaughter to be 1st on the depth chart
“Trey Pipkins III, second-round pick Jake Slaughter, Cole Strange and Joe Alt join Slater in the starting lineup.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Trey Pipkins to be 1st on the depth chart
“Trey Pipkins III, second-round pick Jake Slaughter, Cole Strange and Joe Alt join Slater in the starting lineup.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Reddy Steward to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Caleb Downs is the slot defender with Reddy Steward as his backup.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Christian Roland-Wallace to be 1st on the depth chart
“Christian Roland-Wallace is in position to start over Jadon Canady and Kader Kohou.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Cobie Durant to be 1st on the depth chart
“DaRon Bland and Cobie Durant may in position to start on the boundary.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Joe Alt to be 1st on the depth chart
“Trey Pipkins III, second-round pick Jake Slaughter, Cole Strange and Joe Alt join Slater in the starting lineup.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
DaRon Bland to be 1st on the depth chart
“DaRon Bland and Cobie Durant may in position to start on the boundary.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Caleb Downs to be 1st on the depth chart
“Caleb Downs is the slot defender with Reddy Steward as his backup.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Rashawn Slater to be 1st on the depth chart
“Trey Pipkins III, second-round pick Jake Slaughter, Cole Strange and Joe Alt join Slater in the starting lineup.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Cole Strange to be 1st on the depth chart
“Trey Pipkins III, second-round pick Jake Slaughter, Cole Strange and Joe Alt join Slater in the starting lineup.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Trade and Signing Calls1 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
Jalin Hyatt to move to New York Giants
“Former 2023 third-round pick Jalin Hyatt is a name on the chopping block as head coach John Harbaugh turns his attention elsewhere.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Who this take is about
Mitchell Trubisky, Tennessee Titans, Cole Payton, Philadelphia Eagles, Cam Ward, Jake Slaughter, Los Angeles Chargers, Trey Pipkins, Reddy Steward, Dallas Cowboys, Jalin Hyatt, New York Giants, Christian Roland-Wallace, Kansas City Chiefs, Cobie Durant, Joe Alt, DaRon Bland, Caleb Downs, Rashawn Slater, Cole Strange
Others on the same people
Chris Clark · Trade and Signing Calls · Nikko Remigio · Miss 0
Clark expects the Chiefs to bring back exclusive-rights receiver Nico (Remigio) and long snapper James Winchester, to re-sign JuJu Smith-Schuster as a cheap veteran fifth receiver, and not to bring back Hollywood Brown, Josh Dobbs-type depth, Gardner Minshew, Janarius Robinson or Mike Caliendo; they also say the Chiefs will not use a franchise tag and believes Bryan Cook won't return.Nate Gosney · Trade and Signing Calls · Daiyan Henley · Miss 0
After the Broncos rescinded the trade, Gosney expects Daiyan Henley to remain with the Chargers for the rest of the 2026 season, but believes the awkward fallout has effectively killed any chance of them signing a new contract with Los Angeles after the season.Sam Monson · Game Outcome Picks · New York Giants · Miss 0
Monson picked every Week 10 game, taking the Giants, Lions, Packers, Panthers, Colts, Texans, Bills, Chiefs, Jaguars, Seahawks, Rams, Cowboys, Bengals and Ravens, and also suggested the Chargers' only likely wins the rest of the way come against the Jets and Dolphins.Pete Prisco · Score Predictions · New York Giants · Miss 36
Prisco picks the Giants to beat the Commanders 23-14 on Thursday night and the Lions to beat the Patriots 30-24 in Munich.Jared Dubin · Score Predictions · New York Giants · Close 43
Dubin picks the Giants to beat the Commanders 20-14 on Thursday night and takes the Packers over the Vikings 17-14 in a low-scoring Week 10 game.Jared Dubin · Score Predictions · New York Giants · Close 43
Dubin picks the Giants to beat the Commanders at home on Thursday night, projecting a 20-14 final score.
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