5 Detroit Lions players who could lose their 53-man roster spot to Tim Patrick

5. OL Colby Sorsdal

Sordsdal had a rough enough training camp that it was possible to question whether he'd make the 53-man roster. But he did make it, perhaps leaning into his ability to play guard and tackle as he continues to develop.

Sorsdal was a somewhat surprising healthy scratch in Week 1, then the same happened in Week 2. He's clearly not seen as a swing tackle option over Dan Skipper, with Kayode Awosika and Michael Niese around to fill any need at guard if an injury hits.

Sorsdal seems likely to clear waivers and be able to be brought back on the practice squad. If he was claimed, the Lions can easily just move on.

4. LB Trevor Nowaske

Carrying seven linebackers on the 53-man roster was always felt superfluous, unnecessary and ripe for a reduction when the right time comes, which has been proven by Nowaske being a healthy scratch in each of the first two games. Alex Anzalone's concussion situation could alter that equation for the Lions this week, but it's not like the Saginaw Valley State product would suddenly be in line for a noticeable defensive role.

If it becomes a numbers game at another position to make room for Patrick, Nowaske is set to lose that particular battle as the seventh linebacker currently on the 53-man roster.