The Patriots will trim their roster to 53 players on Sept. 1. Until then, the undrafted rookies and aging veterans battling for those precious spots will continue to make their case to Bill Belichick. Some will inevitably feel their bubble burst when the final roster is announced, while others will become integral pieces in Foxborough going forward.
Here are five Patriots (for now) to keep an eye on Thursday night against the Eagles:
Danny Etling
In the preseason opener, Danny Etling threw five passes for two completions and 21 yards as the Patriots ran out the clock.