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6 surprise Patriots players who could make the final 53-man roster

Training camp is an open competition every single year. Even longtime veterans can find themselves out of a job if they're beaten out by a newcomer with the fire and determination to make the team.

There have been several New England Patriots players that were considered easy roster cuts when they first arrived. Now, they've turned that notion on its head with the roster cut deadline merely a few days away.

Coach Jerod Mayo might not have the best roster in the league, but he has a competitive group that has laid it all out there in hopes of carving out a spot for themselves.