All NFL teams need to be down to 53 players by 5 p.m. Central time on Saturday. Here's the way I see the Packers' roster shaking out...

Quarterbacks (3): Aaron Rodgers, Matt Flynn, Graham Harrell

Running backs (4): Ryan Grant, James Starks, John Kuhn, Alex Green

Wide receivers (6): Greg Jennings, Donald Driver, Jordy Nelson, James Jones, Randall Cobb, Chastin West

Tight ends (5): Jermichael Finley, Andrew Quarless, Tom Crabtree, D.J. Williams, Ryan Taylor

Offensive line (8): Chad Clifton, T.J. Lang, Scott Wells, Josh Sitton, Bryan Bulaga, Derek Sherrod, Marshall Newhouse, Evan Dietrich-Smith

Defensive line (6): B.J. Raji, Ryan Pickett, Mike Neal, C.J. Wilson, Jarius Wynn, Howard Green

Outside linebackers (5): Clay Matthews, Erik Walden, Frank Zombo, Vic So'oto, Brad Jones

Inside linebackers (4): A.J. Hawk, Desmond Bishop, D.J. Smith, Robert Francois

Cornerbacks (5): Charles Woodson, Tramon Williams, Sam Shields, Pat Lee, Davon House

Safeties (4): Nick Collins, Morgan Burnett, Charlie Peprah, Jarrett Bush

Specialists (3): Mason Crosby, Tim Masthay, Brett Goode

Practice squad (8): Lawrence Guy, Caleb Schlauderaff, Nick McDonald, Tori Gurley, Jamari Lattimore, Josh Gordy, Anthony Levine, Ray Dominguez

Last four in: Brad Jones, Pat Lee, Chastin West, Evan Dietrich-Smith

Last four out: Nick McDonald, Brandon Underwood, Josh Gordy, Tori Gurley

Commentary:

• If there's a position where the Packers put in a waiver claim, it could be on the defensive line where they seemingly have the least depth. In such a case, they'd have to cut one more player.
• Seeing as Ted Thompson has a penchant for keeping his draft choices, it was also difficult to predict him cutting Caleb Schlauderaff, Ricky Elmore and Lawrence Guy.
• Injuries to Lawrence Guy, Davon House and Anthony Levine made them difficult to evaluate. They could be candidates for injured reserve depending upon the severity of their injuries.
• There's no guarantee all eight practice squad players will be from the Packers' training camp roster. The eight I predicted are the ones I think have the best chance of sticking around if they're not claimed by someone else.
• Keeping only eight offensive lineman was a difficult decision and leaves the Packers with little depth at the position.
• After last night, I don't see how the Packers can keep Nick McDonald ahead of Evan Dietrich-Smith. McDonald still has practice squad eligibility, at least under the rules of the old CBA.
• The 53rd player on the roster might be Brad Jones. If the Packers have to make a cut for a waiver claim, he may be the player. Robert Francois can play outside linebacker in a pinch, at least until Frank Zombo is healthy.
• I think Pat Lee secured a roster spot with his play last night. It's worth noting he'll be a free agent after this season, and he could net the Packers a compensatory draft choice if he leaves in free agency next year. And Josh Gordy still has practice squad eligibility.
• Going with only three true safeties is a tough choice, but Charlie Peprah is the unquestioned number three guy, making the need for a fourth safety much less. They'll probably keep one on the practice squad, just in case.
• Four running backs is also risky, but they can probably always pick up a guy like Dimitri Nance, Brandon Saine or Quinn Johnson as street free agent if there's an injury.
• The best trade candidates, if there are any, would seem to be Chastin West, Tori Gurley and Ricky Elmore (to a 4-3 team).