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Patriots roster: 21 bubble players to watch tomorrow

By Connor Fulton

Aug 11, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back Tyler Gaffney (36)runs for a touchdown during the second half against the New Orleans Saints at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 11, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back Tyler Gaffney (36)runs for a touchdown during the second half against the New Orleans Saints at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 11, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) knocks down a pass intended for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Jonathan Jones

With Malcolm Butler, Logan Ryan, Cyrus Jones and Jonathan Coleman roster locks, this undrafted rookie is leading the way for the No. 5 spot. Jones just has to keep showing well in preseason games, especially in one-on-one coverage against taller wideouts, to prove that his slightly undersized frame can handle the NFL.

31 days until kickoff: Profiling No. 31 Jonathan Jones

4. Cre’von Leblanc

The releases of V’Angelo Bentley and E.J. Biggers indicate that LeBlanc is higher up on the depth chart than he was at the start of camp, and another one-handed interception might push him onto the final Patriots roster, or at least a practice squad spot.

3. Darryl Roberts

Roberts has been up and down this preseason, but the 6-foot corner is on par with Jones and LeBlanc entering the final week of August.

Next: 2. Brandon King

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