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Decisions due soon: Projecting Lions’ 53-man roster

Allen Park – With the third exhibition game this weekend, the Detroit Lions are nearing roster cuts. On Aug. 30, the team must reduce its 90-man roster to 75 players. And after finishing out the preseason slate at home against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 1, NFL teams are required to submit their 53-man rosters by Sept. 3 at 4 p.m.

With that in mind, here’s our first stab at projecting the Lions’ 53-man roster.

QUARTERBACKS (3)

In: Matthew Stafford, Dan Orlovsky, Jake Rudock

Out: None

Analysis: Rudock has played his way into being valuable enough to retain, but expect the Lions to keep Orlovsky for the comfort factor.