FOXBOROUGH — After a week-and-a-half of padded practices, the Patriots depth chart is beginning to come into focus.
There are some surprises on our second 53-man projection, and despite the preseason being nixed, we believe an undrafted rookie will crack Bill Belichick’s roster for the 17th consecutive season.
Here’s how it’s shaking out as August winds down:
Quarterback (3)
Cam Newton, Jarrett Stidham, Brian Hoyer
While Newton runs away with the starting gig, Stidham’s ailing hip saves Hoyer a roster spot to open the season.