53 Man Roster due Saturday the 5th at 4 p.m.

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This is a weird year to say the least to try and figure out any team's roster cuts.

They happen on Saturday, one thing we will learn is if anyone is injured to the point of going on IR short or long term? Hopefully, we have none.

Any thoughts on any of our vets being cut?

Which rookies or free agents make the cut? Below is from Ben Baby, ESPN

The Cincinnati Bengals open the regular season against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sept. 13 at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals are coming off a 2-14 season, which was the worst in the NFL in 2019. However, their misfortune also netted the top overall pick, which they used on quarterback Joe Burrow. He will be the starter for Week 1 in Zac Taylor's second season as coach.

Here's a 53-man roster projection:

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QUARTERBACK (3): Joe Burrow, Ryan Finley, Jake Dolegala

There's no question who is QB1 -- Burrow, who has taken every first-team rep in training camp. After that, however, things get a little interesting. The Bengals signed Brandon Allen as the emergency quarantine quarterback, but keeping four QBs could be a little too much. The Bengals rostered Dolegala all of last season to keep him on the roster. It's hard to see them cutting him now.
RUNNING BACK (4): Joe Mixon, Giovani Bernard, Jacques Patrick, Trayveon Williams
Mixon and Bernard will continue to be the top guys in this unit. Patrick, a former XFL player, gives the Bengals a big body who can be an effective blocker on third downs as well as be productive on the ground. Williams, a sixth-round pick in 2019, has shown glimpses of being a dual-threat running back, which should put him on the roster.
Bengals rookie quarterback Joe Burrow will break into the NFL with a solid roster of receivers, led by veteran A.J. Green, left. Joe Robbins/Getty Images
WIDE RECEIVER (8): Tyler Boyd, Alex Erickson, A.J. Green, Tee Higgins, John Ross III, Auden Tate, Mike Thomas, Scotty Washington
This is easily the deepest unit on the entire roster. From starters Boyd and Green to camp breakouts such as Thomas and Tate, the Bengals have several notable wideouts at their disposal. Washington, an undrafted rookie, has shown promise and worked with Burrow during the pre-draft process. Given how much the Bengals use formations that feature three or more receivers, it makes sense to keep this many wide receivers.
TIGHT END (3): Cethan Carter, Drew Sample, C.J. Uzomah
The flipside of the Bengals' offensive philosophy is the limited usage of tight ends. Sample and Uzomah should see the bulk of the offensive snaps, while Carter likely will be used primarily on special teams. The Bengals need a primary pass target at tight end after the departure of Tyler Eifert. Sample, a second-round pick in 2019, could help fill that void.
OFFENSIVE LINE (9): Hakeem Adeniji, Bobby Hart, Trey Hopkins, Fred Johnson, Michael Jordan, Billy Price, Alex Redmond, Xavier Su'a-Filo, Jonah Williams
While there's still uncertainty over who will be starting at right guard, the roster projection for the offensive line feels pretty safe. Price and Johnson give the Bengals versatility at several positions, which bodes well for a unit that will be looking to improve after a shaky 2019.
DEFENSIVE LINE (8): Mike Daniels, Geno Atkins, Andrew Brown, Carlos Dunlap, Sam Hubbard, Khalid Kareem, Carl Lawson, D.J. Reader
The Bengals will use a more traditional 3-4 scheme this season, which will be anchored in the middle by the two defensive tackles, Atkins and Reader.

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LINEBACKER (5): Markus Bailey, Josh Bynes, Akeem Davis-Gaither, Germaine Pratt, Logan Wilson
In this projection, Pratt is the only linebacker who was on the roster last season. The Bengals spent the offseason overhauling this unit, a process that included drafting three linebackers -- Bailey, Davis-Gaither and Wilson, this year's third-round pick. Bynes and Pratt appear to be the front-runners to start in the middle of the defense. Look for Dunlap and Hubbard, two defensive ends, to be the edge of the 3-4 scheme.
CORNERBACK (5): Mackensie Alexander, William Jackson, Darius Phillips, Winston Rose, LeShaun Sims

The loss of Trae Waynes, one of the Bengals' major offseason signings, was a big blow for the defense. It's unclear if Waynes will play this season after he suffered a pectoral injury in training camp that required surgery. Jackson looks for a strong and healthy season after a shoulder injury hampered him in 2019.
SAFETY (5): Jessie Bates, Vonn Bell, Trayvon Henderson, Shawn Williams, Brandon Wilson
Henderson's usage on special teams could be enough to earn him a starting spot. Williams provides flexibility if the Bengals use defensive packages that call for several defensive backs. Wilson will be the Bengals' primary kick returner and was destined for a big 2019 season before suffering a season-ending hand injury.
SPECIALISTS (3): Randy Bullock, Clark Harris, Kevin Huber
Bullock once again remains unmovable at the kicker spot. Harris and Huber are two of the most consistent and effective players on the roster.