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Broncos 53-man roster prediction before training camp

With the Denver Broncos set to announce their training camp schedule this week, it’s time for an updated 53-man roster prediction ahead of the summer.

The most notable change from our last prediction is bumping Zach Wilson from QB2 down to the practice squad. Wilson seemingly fell behind Jarrett Stidham and Bo Nix during spring practices and it’s hard to imagine him making a big leap during training camp.

We also took veteran Sam Mustipher off the 53-man roster, projecting Alex Forsyth to win the starting center job with Luke Wattenberg and rookie Nick Gargiulo serving as backup swing linemen.

A notable practice squad offensive tackle is Frank Crum, who likely has a decent shot to make the 53-man roster.

One of the hardest positions to make cuts at is wide receiver, with Lil’Jordan Humphrey, Jalen Virgil, Brandon Johnson and Devaughn Vele all missing out in this prediction. Any of them could end up making the team.

On defense, linebacker Drew Sanders (Achilles) is expected to begin the season on injured reserve. We have pass rusher Thomas Incoom on the practice squad in this projection, but he could make a strong case for the active roster this summer.

With those notes in mind, here’s a look at our latest Broncos 53-man roster prediction ahead of training camp.

Position Player
QB Bo Nix
QB Jarrett Stidham
RB Javonte Williams
RB Samaje Perine
RB Jaleel McLaughlin
RB Audric Estime
FB Michael Burton
FB/TE Nate Adkins
TE Adam Trautman
TE Lucas Krull
TE Greg Dulcich
OT Garett Bolles
OT Mike McGlinchey
G Quinn Meinerz
G Ben Powers
C Alex Forsyth
IOL Nick Gargiulo
IOL Luke Wattenberg
OT Quinn Bailey
OT Alex Palczewski
WR Courtland Sutton
WR Marvin Mims
WR Tim Patrick
WR Josh Reynolds
WR Troy Franklin
CB Pat Surtain
CB Ja’Quan McMillian
CB Riley Moss
CB Levi Wallace
CB Damarri Mathis
CB Kris Abram-Draine
DE Zach Allen
NT D.J. Jones
DE John Franklin-Myers
DL Malcolm Roach
DL Matt Henningsen
DL Angelo Blackson
ILB Alex Singleton
ILB Cody Barton
ILB Jonas Griffith
ILB Justin Strnad
OLB Baron Browning
OLB Nik Bonitto
OLB Jonathon Cooper
OLB Jonah Elliss
OLB Ronnie Perkins
DB Brandon Jones
DB Caden Sterns
DB P.J. Locke
DB Delarrin Turner-Yell
LS Mitchell Fraboni
P Riley Dixon
K Wil Lutz

1
QB Bo Nix

(Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports)

2
QB Jarrett Stidham

(Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports)

3
RB Javonte Williams

(Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports)

4
RB Samaje Perine

(Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports)

5
RB Jaleel McLaughlin

(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

6
RB Audric Estime

(D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports)

7
FB Michael Burton

(Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)

8
TE/FB Nate Adkins

(Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)

9
TE Adam Trautman

(Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports)

10
TE Greg Dulcich

(Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

11
TE Lucas Krull

(Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

12
OT Garett Bolles

(Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports)

13
OT Mike McGlinchey

(Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports)

14
G Quinn Meinerz

(Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports)

15
G Ben Powers

(Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)

16
C Alex Forsyth

(James Snook-USA TODAY Sports)

17
IOL Nick Gargiulo

(Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports)

18
IOL Luke Wattenberg

(Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)

19
OT Quinn Bailey

(Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports)

20
OT Alex Palczewski

(Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)

21
WR Courtland Sutton

(Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)

22
WR Marvin Mims

(Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports)

23
WR Tim Patrick

(Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

24
WR Josh Reynolds

(Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

25
WR Troy Franklin

(Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)

26
DE Zach Allen

(Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports)

27
NT D.J. Jones

(Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports)

28
DE John Franklin-Myers

(Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports)

29
DL Malcolm Roach

(Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports)

30
DL Matt Henningsen

(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

31
DL Angelo Blackson

(Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports)

32
ILB Alex Singleton

(Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

33
ILB Cody Barton

(Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images)

34
ILB Jonas Griffith

(Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports)

35
ILB Justin Strnad

(Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

36
OLB Baron Browning

(Photo by C. Morgan Engel/Getty Images)

37
OLB Nik Bonitto

(Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

38
OLB Jonathon Cooper

(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

39
OLB Jonah Elliss

(Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports)

40
OLB Ronnie Perkins

(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

41
CB Pat Surtain

(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

42
CB Ja'Quan McMillian

(Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports)

43
CB Riley Moss

(Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports)

44
CB Levi Wallace

(Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

45
CB Damarri Mathis

(Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

46
CB Kris Abram-Draine

(Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports)

47
DB Brandon Jones

(JIM RASSOL/THE PALM BEACH POST / USA TODAY Network)

48
DB Caden Sterns

(Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports)

49
DB P.J. Locke

(Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports)

50
DB Delarrin Turner-Yell

(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

51
LS Mitchell Fraboni

(Yannick Peterhans-USA TODAY Sports)

52
P Riley Dixon

(Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports)

53
K Wil Lutz

(Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

54
Suspended: DL Eyioma Uwazurike

(USA TODAY Network)
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