The NFL preseason has ended. The regular season is less than a week away from kicking off and that means it's time for teams to cut their rosters down to 53 players before Saturday's deadline.

The NFL preseason is over. The season is less than a week away from kicking off -- and that means it's time for teams to trim their rosters to 53 players before Saturday's roster deadline.

The last week of August means it's the final chance for players to prove their 53-man roster worthiness. Here's what to watch for during Thursday's 16-game slate of preseason finales.