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Wide receiver Ronnie Bell, offensive tackle Jamarco Jones, and defensive tackle Brodric Martin are among those vying for a roster spot.

Linebacker Zach Cunningham and cornerback Nick Whiteside are also being evaluated for their potential contributions.

The Detroit Lions play their first of two home preseason games Saturday, Aug. 16, against the Miami Dolphins .

The Lions are expected to sit most starters on both sides for a third straight game following two days of joint practices with the Dolphins. But with the cutdown to a 53-man roster just over a week away, the game looms large from an evaluation standpoint.

Here are five players on the roster bubble I’ll be keeping an eye on Saturday: THE SECOND-ROUNDER: Lions' Tate Ratledge 'looked like a starting NF

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