Dan Orlovsky

Here's a team-by-team rundown of every player cut as NFL general managers trim their rosters to the mandatory 53-player limit by Saturday's 4 p.m. ET deadline.

Matthew Stafford is a very wealthy man -- the richest man in the NFL, in fact. Dan Hanzus examines if QB1 in Detroit is worth the money the Lions shelled out.

The second week of the preseason is here and there are plenty of storylines as the teams continue their gridiron evaluations. Conor Orr breaks down what to watch for on Saturday.

Not too many NFL players get to say that they scored on the first two plays of their career. But for Browns rookie QB Cody Kessler, only six of the eight points he accumulated benefited Cleveland.

Drew Stanton remains a solid backup quarterback, but the Arizona Cardinals signal-caller says he's had discussions with the team about a chance to get the starting gig when Carson Palmer retires.

Fantasy Roster Reset takes a look at the NFC North where Aaron Rodgers and the Packers still rule the roost but the division could offer plenty of fantasy talent. Marcas Grant takes a deeper look.

Calvin Johnson retires as a three-time All-Pro and the NFL's all-time single-season receiving leader. Where does he rank among best wide receivers of all time? Elliot Harrison weighs in on his top 10.

Nine months after the game that spawned Deflategate, you think Tom Brady and the Patriots are excited to face Chuck Pagano's Colts? Adam Schein says there are payback plot lines in nine games this week.

Jim Caldwell benched Matthew Stafford during Detroit's blowout loss to Arizona this past Sunday. Was that the correct move for the Lions coach? Brian Billick provides an experienced opinion.

Matthew Stafford's benching Sunday highlighted the struggles of many mid-tier QBs including Sam Bradford, Alex Smith, Colin Kaepernick and Peyton Manning. Will they stay with the same teams in 2016?

Benched quarterback Matthew Stafford was a disaster for the Lions on Sunday, but his starting job is safe, coach Jim Caldwell confirmed after Sunday's loss to the Cardinals.

Carson Palmer posted the second-best passer rating of his career and the Johnsons (David and Chris) dominated on the ground in Arizona's rout of Detroit.

Things have gone from bad to worse in the Motor City. Matthew Stafford was pulled in favor of Dan Orlovsky in the third quarter of the Lions' game against the Cardinals.

Week 5 was a bit of a weird one in fantasy, but Doug Martin's stellar day gave owners something to smile about. We recap of all Week 5's games and the fantasy implications here.

Matthew Stafford has taken a beating in the first two weeks of the season. On Monday, Lions coach Jim Caldwell acknowledged the hard hits against the Chargers and Vikings have taken a toll.

The Lions have released quarterback Kellen Moore, tight end Joseph Fauria and running back George Winn. Is this the end of the line for Moore, one of the best QBs in NCAA history?

With a whopping 54 signal-callers starting games last season, the backup quarterback position is more important than ever before. Around the NFL's Marc Sessler ranks them from No. 1 to 32.

The Lions are one of the oldest franchises in football -- that means their fans have suffered longer than most. Dan Hanzus wades through the pain in Motown.

Is your team one quarterback away from contention? Good for you! Here's the bad news, however: If they're using free agency to find that guy, you may be disappointed by the options.

Adam Rank looks ahead to the battle of the birds in Seattle between the Cardinals and Seahawks, and has a bonus prediction for Sunday in this week's 'NFL Madden 15' predictions.

Drew Stanton has filled in brilliantly for injured QB Carson Palmer. In fact, Adam Schein says this should become a permanent change for the Arizona Cardinals, who look like the NFC's second-best team.

Andrew Luck has boundless potential. Matt Hasselbeck has Pro Bowl-caliber experience. Put them together and it's a win for the Colts. Bucky Brooks ranks all 32 QB situations in the NFL.