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
2
QB Jarrett Stidham
3
RB Javonte Williams
4
RB Samaje Perine
5
RB Tyler Badie
6
TE Adam Trautman
7
TE Greg Dulcich
8
TE Chris Manhertz
9
FB Michael Burton
10
WR Courtland Sutton
11
WR Jerry Jeudy
12
WR Marvin Mims
13
WR Brandon Johnson
14
WR Marquez Callaway
15
WR Jalen Virgil
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OT Garett Bolles
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OT Mike McGlinchey
18
OT Cam Fleming
19
OL Quinn Bailey
20
OG Ben Powers
21
OG Quinn Meinerz
22
C Lloyd Cushenberry
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C/G Alex Forsyth
24
C/G Luke Wattenberg
25
DL Zach Allen
26
DL D.J. Jones
27
DL Mike Purcell
28
DL Jonathan Harris
29
DL Matt Henningsen
30
DL Elijah Garcia
31
OLB Randy Gregory
32
OLB Baron Browning
33
OLB Frank Clark
34
OLB Jonathon Cooper
35
OLB Nik Bonitto
36
OLB Aaron Patrick
37
ILB Josey Jewell
38
ILB Alex Singleton
39
ILB Drew Sanders
40
ILB Justin Strnad
41
CB Pat Surtain
42
CB Damarri Mathis
43
CB K'Waun Williams
44
CB Ja'Quan McMillian
45
CB Riley Moss
46
CB Tremon Smith
47
S Justin Simmons
48
S Caden Sterns
49
S Kareem Jackson
50
S P.J. Locke
51
S JL Skinner
52
P Riley Dixon
53
LS Mitchell Fraboni
