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Patriots training camp Week 1: Predicting final roster

By Connor Fulton

Jun 7, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski (3) uses a ball machine during mini camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 7, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski (3) uses a ball machine during mini camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 6, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots strong safety Malcolm Butler (21) smiles during training camp 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: Cre’von Leblanc, V’Angelo Bentley

Butler, Ryan and the Patriots’ initial 2016 NFL Draft selection look to be the roster locks out of this group. Jones ought to find a home in the slot as the Patriots’ nickel corner. After those three, Biggers and Roberts will occupy the remaining spots. The veteran Biggers, who is tall at 6-foot and also versatile with the ability to play safety, had his best year as a pro in 2015 with the Philadelphia Eagles; Roberts was a major storyline in Patriots training camp last year before tragically breaking his wrist in a preseason game.

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Despite being a serviceable No. 3 corner for the Pats last season, Coleman gets placed on the practice squad to start the year; so does blazing fast undrafted rookie Jones, the Auburn product. The other two undrafted rookies, Leblanc and Bentley, will have to look elsewhere for work before August is over.

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