With the third game of the preseason in the books and rosters need be trimmed to 75 players by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dev Panchwagh and I are back to once again give our roster predictions for the 2016 season.

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Here we go:

OFFENSE

Quarterbacks (2)

In: Joe Flacco, Ryan Mallett

NOTES: Flacco returned to action against the Lions and performed well in his first game back. While it was a small sample size, the Ravens have to feel comfortable with his health and ability. Mallett still seems like the odds-on favorite to back up the franchise quarterback, particularly after Josh Johnson didn’t see any action until the second half against the Lions. Johnson will end up on an NFL roster somewhere this season – it just won’t be in Baltimore.

Running Backs (4)

In: Justin Forsett, Buck Allen, Terrance West, Kenneth Dixon

Out: Lorenzo Taliaferro

Notes: Taliaferro remains on the physically unable to perform list and hasn’t sniffed the field at all this summer. The performances of Allen, West, Forsett and rookie Kenneth Dixon assure the end of his career as a Raven. If there was a chance the organization was going to release Forsett prior to season’s start, those plans were nixed after Dixon suffered a knee sprain Saturday night.

Fullback (1)

In: Kyle Juszczyk

Notes: If he wasn’t a lock already, his place was cemented following the season-ending injury to tight end Benjamin Watson. Juice has been used in multiple positions in camp/preseason and could see even more reps as a pass catcher.

Wide Receiver (7)

In: Steve Smith Sr., Mike Wallace,  Michael Campanaro, Kamar Aiken, Breshad Perriman, Chris Moore, Jeremy Butler

Out: Chris Matthews, Kaelin Clay, Dobson Collins, Chuck Jacobs, Keenan Reynolds

NOTES: In our last roster prediction, wide receiver Jeremy Butler was on the bubble; however, given his performances and league lead in preseason catches, he will be a part of the receiver corps in 2015. The feel good story of the draft for the Ravens, former Navy quarterback turned wideout Keenan Reynolds, won’t be the feel good story of September. His reps in the preseason have been almost non-existent save for the last few minutes of the 4th quarter.

Offensive Line (8)

In: Jeremy Zuttah, Marshal Yanda, Rick Wagner, Ryan Jensen, John Urschel, Ronnie Stanley, Alex Lewis, Vlad Ducasse

Bubble: De’Ondre Wesley

Out: Jarell Broxton, Blaine Clausell, Anthony Fabiano, Stephane Nembot, Matt Skura, James Hurst

NOTES: The battle for the last spot along the offensive line gets tighter by the day. It still appears as if Ducasse has the upper hand over Wesley based on reps in preseason action. He will survive Tuesday’s roster cut to 75, but he won’t be around come September 3 when rosters are cut to the final 53.

Tight End (4)

In:  Dennis Pitta, Crockett Gillmore , Maxx Williams, Daniel Brown 

Bubble: Darren Waller, Nick Boyle

NOTES: Things changed with this group since our last roster prediction and the injury to Watson opens up the door for Daniel Brown at the tight end position. Brown saw reps increase during later half of the third preseason game but provided little impact (1 rec, 6 yards). Brown will need to step up considering Williams’ and Pitta’s health.

DEFENSE

Defensive Line (7)

In: Brandon Williams, Timmy Jernigan, Carl Davis, Lawrence Guy, Brent Urban, Kapron Lewis-Moore, Willie Henry

Out: Trevon Coley, Michael Pierce

NOTES: Not much change among this group since our last roster prediction, though we’ve swapped back Henry to the 53-man roster and added Pierce to the cut list. Henry received the most reps against the Lions and the Ravens are unlikely to part with a 2016 draft pick. Chances are Pierce has provided the team a good enough look to land him on the practice squad.

Linebackers (8)

In: Terrell Suggs, Elvis Dumervil, C.J. Mosley, Kamalei Correa, Za’Darius Smith, Zach Orr, Albert McClellan, Matt Judon

Bubble: Chris Carter

Out: Arthur Brown, Victor Ochi, Mario Ojemudia, Kavell Conner, Brennen Beyer, Patrick Onwuasor

NOTES: Doom returned to practice and Suggs saw his first action of the preseason on Saturday night and fared well in his 11 reps. Not much of a change with this group – barring injury of course – and Chris Carter appears the odd man out after a quiet preseason game three.

Cornerbacks (5)

In: Jimmy Smith, Shareece Wright, Tavon Young, Jerraud Powers, Will Davis

Bubble: Maurice Canady

Out: Kyle Arrington, Julian Wilson, Sheldon Price

NOTES: Outside of Smith and Wright, the pecking order is a confusing one for Leslie Frazier’s secondary. Powers has been sidelined lately with Tavon Young and Will Davis taking over his reps. Throw in the health status of rookie Maurice Canady and it’s a worrisome unit.

Safeties (4)

In : Eric Weddle, Lardarius Webb, Anthony Levine, Terrence Brooks 

Out: Kendrick Lewis

NOTES: With Webb and Weddle locks, Matt Elam’s injury and Kendrick Lewis not seeing the field in over two weeks, the door is wide open for Terrence Brooks and Anthony Levine. Brooks got the start in place of Webb (back stiffness) against Detroit and played the entire game. Levine continues to make plays when on the field and gives the Ravens a player who can also play multiple roles.

SPECIALISTS (3)

In: Sam Koch, Justin Tucker, Morgan Cox

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