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Updated look at Indianapolis Colts' 53-man roster projection

The Indianapolis Colts wrapped up their first preseason game last weekend at Philadelphia. With that said, let's take a look at an updated 53-man roster projection:

Quarterbacks (2): Andrew Luck, Matt Hasselbeck (cut: Bryan Bennett)

Note: Hasselbeck didn't play well against the Eagles, but he's a veteran with 17 years of NFL experience. Bennett threw two interceptions and lost a fumble.

Running backs (4): Frank Gore, Daniel "Boom" Herron, Josh Robinson, Zurlon Tipton (cut: Vick Ballard, Abou Toure, Tyler Varga)

Note: Tipton only averaged 2.1 yards a carry against the Eagles, but the Colts know what they'll get out of him. The team is still waiting for Ballard to play in a game for the first time in almost two years. The front office and coaching staff can only wait for so long.

Tight ends (3): Dwayne Allen, Coby Fleener, Jack Doyle (cut: Erik Swoope, Sean McGrath, Justin Sinz)

Note: McGrath is a player to keep an eye on. He's gotten a lot of praise in training camp so far and he had two receptions for 19 yards against Philly.

Wide receiver (6): T.Y. Hilton, Andre Johnson, Donte Moncrief, Duron Carter, Phillip Dorsett, Vincent Brown (cut: Quan Bray, Ryan Lankford, Ezell Ruffin, Tyler Rutenbeck, Griff Whalen)

Note: Bray didn't help himself by fumbling a punt Sunday. But he can surpass Brown if he bounces back and looks like the player who turned a lot of heads during the first two weeks of training camp.

Offensive linemen (10): Anthony Castonzo, Jack Mewhort, Khaled Holmes, Jonotthan Harrison, Todd Herremans, Lance Louis, Hugh Thornton, Joe Reitz, David Arkin, Denzelle Good (cut: Will Corbin, Donald Thomas, Tyler Hoover, Ulrick John, Brandon Vitabile)

Note: Like Ballard, the Colts don't know what Thomas will be able to give them because he hasn't played in a game in almost two years because of injuries. He's still on the physically unable to perform list.

Defensive linemen (7): Kendall Langford, Art Jones, Josh Chapman, Montori Hughes, Zach Kerr, David Parry, Henry Anderson (cut: Earl Okine, Jeris Pendleton, Kelcy Quarles)

Note: Anderson only had one tackle against the Eagles, but he made several impressive moves that didn't show up in the final stat sheet. The coaching definitely noticed in the film review.

Linebackers (9): Trent Cole, Erik Walden, Robert Mathis, Bjoern Werner, Jonathan Newsome, D'Qwell Jackson, Jerrell Freeman, Nate Irving, Henoc Muamba (cut: Cam Johnson, Daniel Adongo, Amarlo Herrera, Zack Hodges, Justin Shirk, Junior Sylvestre)

Wells: Herrara, the team's sixth-round pick, will be in the mix for a roster spot after getting an interception Sunday. Now it's up to him to continue climbing the ladder because the Colts need help at the backup inside linebacker position.

Cornerbacks (5): Greg Toler, Vontae Davis, Darius Butler, D'Joun Smith, Jalil Brown (cut: Deveron Carr, Donald Celiscar, Sheldon Price)

Note: Price didn't do much to help his cause after starting in place of the injured Davis and Butler.

Safeties (4): Mike Adams, Dwight Lowery, Clayton Geathers, Winston Guy (cut: Dewey McDonald, Colt Anderson)

Note: Anderson will remain in position to make the roster based off his special teams skills.

Special teams (3): Adam Vinatieri, Pat McAfee, Matt Overton

Note: McAfee averaged 56 yards a punt on his eight punts.