9/1 Arizona Cardinals news: Cardinal cut-downs, Tyrann Mathieu for Rookie of the Year

Look for the first wave of analysis regarding the Cardinals' initial 53-man roster. Who made it, who didn't, and why? Tyrann Mathieu appears to be a popular pick for Rookie of the Year (already!), and with the way the rest of the secondary has played during the preseason it's not a stretch to think he'll be on the field plenty. Finally, take a look around the league at other team's cuts or brush up on the NFL's rules regarding the practice squad.

Cardinals:

Cardinals Come Up With "Final" Roster
The Cardinals are down to their 53. Or at least their initial 53-man roster on Sunday, before waiver claims probably change it later in the week.

Cut-down analysis
Most significant move: Placing linebacker Daryl Washington on the reserve/suspended list for the first four games was easily the most significant move.

Rookie of the Year Predictions
Eddie Lacy and Tyrann Mathieu are among the first-year players who are expected to break out this season, as the ATL scribes make their Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year predictions.

What's New for the Arizona Cardinals in 2013?
With change comes new expectations and hope for a quick turnaround.

NFL:

NFL practice squad: Salary, rules and eligibility - SBNation.com
Being on the practice squad isn't the same as being on the active roster, but it's the next best thing. Here are a few rules and details about NFL practice squads.

NFL roster cuts 2013: Tracking cut downs to the final 53 - SBNation.com
Follow NFL cut-downs from around the league.

Jets leaning towards starting Geno Smith Week 1, according to report - SBNation.com
Geno Smith is expected to be the Week 1 starter, but reports indicate that the Jets may stick with him longer than that.

Lawrence Tynes injury: Buccaneers place kicker on NFI, his wife isn't happy about it - SBNation.com
Whether it's what the Buccaneers did or how they did it, or both, Lawrence Tynes' wife, Amanda, is not happy about how his staph infection is being handled.

Patriots Release Tim Tebow: Thoughts and Reaction - Pats Pulpit
The New England Patriots are down to two quarterbacks, as they have released Tim Tebow from their roster.