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Houston Bates, Jackson Jeffcoat Make One More Case

Houston Bates and Jackson Jeffcoat stood out during the preseason. Now they must wait to see if they're work will result in a roster spot.

Cut down day is the opposite of draft day, as not getting a call is actually a good sign. It means the team wants you to stick around on the 53-man roster.

Jackson Jeffcoat and Houston Bates never received a call during draft day, as both entered the NFL the free agent route.

This time, though, they’re hoping to once again not hear their phone ring by Saturday's 4 p.