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Packers: 7 bold predictions for final 53-man roster

By Brian Sampson

Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Jack Heflin (90) participates in training camp at Ray Nitschke Field, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. Samantha Madar/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinGpg Packerstrainingcamp 07052021 0009
Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Jack Heflin (90) participates in training camp at Ray Nitschke Field, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. Samantha Madar/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinGpg Packerstrainingcamp 07052021 0009 /
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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 28: Matt Breida #22 of the Buffalo Bills is tackled by Shemar Jean-Charles #22 and teammate Christian Uphoff #40, both of the Green Bay Packers, during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 28: Matt Breida #22 of the Buffalo Bills is tackled by Shemar Jean-Charles #22 and teammate Christian Uphoff #40, both of the Green Bay Packers, during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images) /

Packers bold prediction for final roster: Keep Christian Uphoff over Innis Gaines

The final roster prediction is the toughest one for the Packers. Unlike cornerback, the safety position has come to play throughout training camp and Green Bay would love to keep six safeties if it was practical.

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Unfortunately, they’ll likely be forced to only keep five which means it comes down to Christian Uphoff and Innis Gaines. Both players have balled out and are deserving of a final roster spot. However, Uphoff has been the better special teams’ player, using his athleticism to give him the advantage here. Green Bay needs all the positive special teams’ contributors they can get, giving Uphoff the edge here.

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