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Patriots Mailbag: Who’s On The Bubble Ahead Of First Roster Deadline?

Got questions about the New England Patriots after their preseason-opening win over the Washington Football Team? You’ve come to the right place.

As the Patriots prepare to fly to Philadelphia for a pair of joint practices with the Eagles, let’s dive into this week’s mailbag.

@patscap
How will the Patriots go from 90 players to 85 players by Tuesday’s cutdown deadline?
Good question, Miguel. Though the Patriots don’t need to finalize their initial 53-man roster until Aug. 31, their first cutdown deadline is this Tuesday, when all teams must drop from 90 players to 85.