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Predicting New England Patriots depth chart: Pre-minicamp edition

By Connor Fulton

May 26, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12), quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) and rookie quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) look on during OTA
May 26, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12), quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) and rookie quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) look on during OTA /
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Malcolm Butler Patriots depth chart
Nov 23, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) during the second half of the New England Patriots 20-13 win over the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

CORNERBACKS (5)

Malcolm Butler

Logan Ryan

Cyrus Jones

E.J. Biggers

Darryl Roberts

Practice squad: Justin Coleman, Jonathan Jones

Cut: V’Angelo Bentley, Cre’von Leblanc

The Patriots depth chart at cornerback is probably going to be the best storyline in training camp. You have a pair of 2017 free agents locked-in at the top two spots in Butler and Ryan, and then the Patriots’ initial selection in the 2016 NFL Draft occupying the slot in Jones. After that, it’s a six-man race for the two remaining spots (unless the Pats tack on a sixth corner).

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Biggers appears likely to make the roster because he is coming off arguably his best season as a pro. Plus, this position could use a veteran influence since the longest-tenured player is fourth-year man Ryan.

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And we can’t forget about Darryl Roberts, who was one of the major stories of training camp last year before breaking his wrist and missing his entire rookie season. Roberts is going to roar back in training camp once again and solidify a roster spot.

Coleman lands on the practice squad after earning his stripes last year, and so does Jones, who the Patriots love for his speed.

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