Making the Team Meter: Preseason Game 1

With the Saints’ first preseason game in the rearview mirror, we now get a chance to delve into some fringe roster players and assess their status during roster cutdowns. I will be looking at 6 players who are right on the edge of making the roster or being cut and explain whether or not they have increased their chances at making the 53-man roster or decreased their odds and will be more likely to be cut.

Trending up for a roster spot:

LB Chase Hansen

Recently added linebacker Chase Hansen had himself a game this weekend after only being signed 8 days prior to the game. Chase was credited with 6 total tackles on the day (5 solo and 1 assisted) as well as his 44-yard interception, 2 tackles…