
Following one week of preseason action, we have a new 53-man roster prediction for the Denver Broncos.
This prediction has only two quarterbacks making the active roster, but QB3 Ben DiNucci will likely be a top candidate for the practice squad.
We also have the Broncos only carrying three running backs, with Tyler Badie having an edge over Tony Jones and Jaleel McLaughlin for now.
At wide receiver, Jalen Virgil and Marquez Callaway claim the final spots — Kendall Hinton, Montrell Washington and Lil’Jordan Humphrey fail to make the team in this prediction.
Denver also moves on from tight end Albert Okwuegbunam and carries just three tight ends on this projected roster.
On defense, defensive lineman Elijah Garcia is now on our projected 53-man roster after an impressive preseason debut. Essang Bassey was a tough cut at cornerback, but Tremon Smith would carry a $2.5 million “dead money” cap hit if he does not make the team.
This prediction does not include a kicker. The Broncos will obviously have a kicker on the roster in Week 1, but Elliott Fry and Brett Maher are both cut in this initial 53-man roster prediction. Denver can claim a kicker off waivers after players go on injury lists once the initial 53 is set.
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QB Russell Wilson

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QB Jarrett Stidham

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RB Javonte Williams

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RB Samaje Perine

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RB Tyler Badie

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TE Adam Trautman

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TE Greg Dulcich

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TE Chris Manhertz

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FB Michael Burton

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WR Courtland Sutton

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WR Jerry Jeudy

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WR Marvin Mims

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WR Brandon Johnson

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WR Marquez Callaway

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WR Jalen Virgil

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OT Garett Bolles

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OT Mike McGlinchey

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OT Cam Fleming

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OL Quinn Bailey

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OG Ben Powers

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OG Quinn Meinerz

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C Lloyd Cushenberry

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C/G Alex Forsyth

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C/G Luke Wattenberg

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DL Zach Allen

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DL D.J. Jones

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DL Mike Purcell

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DL Jonathan Harris

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DL Matt Henningsen

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DL Elijah Garcia

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OLB Randy Gregory

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OLB Baron Browning

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OLB Frank Clark

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OLB Jonathon Cooper

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OLB Nik Bonitto

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OLB Aaron Patrick

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ILB Josey Jewell

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ILB Alex Singleton

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ILB Drew Sanders

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ILB Justin Strnad

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CB Pat Surtain

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CB Damarri Mathis

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CB K'Waun Williams

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CB Ja'Quan McMillian

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CB Riley Moss

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CB Tremon Smith

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S Justin Simmons

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S Caden Sterns

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S Kareem Jackson

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S P.J. Locke

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S JL Skinner

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P Riley Dixon

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LS Mitchell Fraboni
