5 biggest notes from Chicago Bears initial 53-man roster

The Chicago Bears moved their 80-man roster down to 53 with a barrage of cuts, releases, and roster moves. The reality is that the roster will change, potentially even very soon. However, there are some takeaways that have to come from the initial look of the roster.

What are the big headlines from the initial roster release?

Just four cornerbacks

The biggest surprise is that Desmond Trufant did not make the roster. However, when you realize he has not been in camp with a family emergency, it becomes more understandable. Trufant may try to come back at a later date, and that may be where they add another corner.

However, at this point, they have to add another corner. What is interesting is that as we broke down the cornerback battle we noted that Xavier Crawford, Artie Burns, Thomas Graham, and Tre Roberson were dueling for one spot.

While you would assume two would make it with the release of Trufant it was still just one cornerback of that group, Xavier Crawford who made it. We noted that he had a good shot to get a roster spot after his preseason.