Denver Broncos 53-man roster prediction following NFL Draft
The Denver Broncos will be a new-look team in 2024. The team has new jerseys, a new franchise quarterback and a new outlook.Sean Payton is in firm control of what happens with this team at this point. It is being built in his image and it will be made or broken on the decisions he has made. The Broncos have made several changes this offseason, making a 53-man roster projection fun but challenging.It will be interesting to look back on this later this year as the preseason concludes but for now, here is a position-by-position look on how the team's 53-man roster could look. Remember that the players who are cut could be added to the team's 16-man practice squad so long as they clear waivers.Denver Broncos 53-man roster predictionQuarterback (3)Bo Nix, Zach Wilson, Jarrett StidhamCut: Ben DinucciMany teams in today
Alec Ogletree Jersey 's league don't keep three quarterbacks but the Broncos should for a couple of reasons. If Nix is the day one starter, the team is going to need experience behind him and keeping both Zach Wilson and Jarrett Stidham is beneficial to the team. Backup quarterbacks were forced to log key playing time at a record clip last season and Payton likely took note of that.The Broncos should have room for three quarterbacks and in order to help Nix prepare, if nothing else, it makes sense to keep them all.Running Back (5)Javonte Williams, Audric Estime, Jaleel McLaughlin, Blake Watson, Michael Burton (fullback)Cuts:
Odell Beckham Jr Jersey Samaje Perine, Tyler BadieIt may seem controversial to cut Samaje Perine after the role he played on offense a year ago, but this is going to be a new offense run by a different quarterback.The rookies Audric Estime and , who is a much better receiving back than Perine, will be difference makers in year one.Wide Receiver (6)Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims Jr., Josh Reynolds, Troy Franklin, Tim Patrick, Brandon JohnsonCuts: Lil'Jordan Humphrey, Jalen Virgil, Devaughn Vele, David Sills, Phillip Dorsett, Michael Bandy, BJ West, Lincoln VictorThis is a tough group to evaluate this early, as it is basically every season because you know there is going to be some great competition here. The rookie Vele should be one with a strong chance of being added to the practice squad.Tight End (3)Greg Dulcich, Adam Trautman, Lucas KrullCuts: Nate Adkins, Thomas Ya smin, Dylan LeonardThis is still an underwhelming group. The hope will be that Dulcich is able to finally show something on the field by staying healthy. Krull has a lot of upside but if Dulcich is dealing with injuries again, both undrafted free agents Thomas Ya smin and Dylan Leonard have a chance to make some noise in camp.Offensive Line (9)Garett Bolles, Ben Powers, Alex Forsyth, Quinn Meinerz, Mike McGlinchey, Matt
Kyle Lauletta Jersey Peart, Calvin Throckmorton, Alex Palczewski, Sam MustipherCuts: Demontrey Jacobs, Luke Wattenberg, Quinn Bailey, Nick Gargiulo, Frank Crum, Will ShermanThe battle to make the roster along the offensive line will be one of the more interesting aspects of this preseason. Four of the starting spots are all but locked down and Forsyth should win the center job based on his history with Nix.Payton will decide to keep Mustipher over Wattenberg as a backup center and both Throckmorton and Peart are great for the rotation. Rookies Gargiulo and Crum have a high upside and should be kept on the practice squad.Defensive Line (5)Zach Allen, D.J. Jones, John Franklin-Myers, Malcolm Roach, Rashard LawrenceCuts: Matt Henningsen, Angelo Blackson, Jordan Jackson, Elijah Garcia, Brandon
Lorenzo Carter Jersey Matterson, Jordan MillerAnother group where the position battles will be close and hard to pick a winner. The trade for Franklin-Myers was a huge win for the Broncos. Rashard Lawrence making the team may be seen as a surprise to some but he beats out Blackson for the final spot.Outside Linebacker (5)Baron Browning, Nik Bonitto, Jonathon Cooper, Jonah Elli s, Thomas IncoomCuts: Ronnie Perkins, Durell Nchami, Jaylon AllenMost of this seems pretty straightforward, however, the Broncos will want a much more fierce pa s rush this season so Bonitto and Cooper can't just coast through the summer. Undrafted free agent Jaylon Allen could easily beat out Thomas Incoom for a spot.Inside Linebacker (4)Alex Singleton, Cody Barton, Drew Sanders, Jonas GriffithCuts: Justin Strnad, Alec Moc, Levelle BaileyJustin Strnad could be kept for his ability on special teams but one of the guys on the list making the team would have to be cut for that to happen. Who do you get rid of?Cornerback (5)Patrick Surtain II, Levi Wallace, Kris Abrams-Draine, Ja'Quan McMillian, Riley Mo sCuts: Damarri Mathis, Tremon
Cody Latimer Jersey Smith, Art Green, Reese Taylor, Quinton Newsome, Tanner McAlister, Cam AllenSome of the toughest cuts this preseason are going to come at the cornerback position. Damarri Mathis will be on the wrong side of roster cuts as the rookie Kris Abrams-Draine begins to show he has a fruitful future.Safety (5)Caden Sterns, Brandon Jones, P.J. Locke, JL Skinner, Omar BrownCuts: Delarrin Turner-Yell, Keidron Smith, Devon KeyThis is an interesting position to evaluate as well and many of these players could be interchangeable. JL Skinner blo soms in year two and Omar Brown edges out Delarrin Turner-Yell to make the team as an undrafted free agent.Specialists (3)Placekicker: Wil LutzPunter: Riley DixonLong snapper: Mitchell FraboniCuts: Nik Constantinou (Punter)