Mile High Report
Projecting the Broncos 53-man roster coming out of training camp before the start of training camp.
Broncos training camps kicks off later this week so it is a good time to do a pre-training camp 53-man roster projection. Unlike past seasons, this Broncos roster has very few openings or roster battles and they have depth up-and-down the roster. So, the majority of the 53-man roster seems set but those battles for the final few spots on the roster could be fierce.
Now, a lot can and probably will change between now and the roster cutdown period. You will see some players step up, some players disappoint, and unfortunately, injuries most likely will happen. So, that could impact that roster and change the way we view things moving forward.
So, with all that said, here is my pre-training camp Denver Broncos 53-man roster projection.
No real surprises here as Bo Nix is your starter and Jarrett Stidham is your veteran backup. I have the team cutting third-string quarterback Sam Ehlinger who will likely land on the Broncos practice squad. With the third-string quarterback not on the active roster, it will open up a roster spot elsewhere on the team.
The Broncos having a drama free quarterback room will be nice to see.
Outside of rookie R.J. Harvey and veteran J.K. Dobbins, the Broncos running back room seems up in the air.
Jaleel McLaughlin was the Broncos best back last season and seems to be a favorite of Sean Payton’s but may not be a lock to make the team. He is undersized, doesn’t bring much as a pass-catcher and will need to prove himself as a returner to contribute on special teams. For now, I am playing it safe and projecting him to make the team. The same goes for Audric Estime who is the only other power back on the roster behind Dobbins who has his own injury concerns. He is squarely on the roster bubble but I have him making the team right now.
I initially had fullback Michael Burton on the team but I believe we’ll see them put him on the practice squad early in the year as they did last season. This will open up a roster spot elsewhere on the roster.
This room seems set heading into camp. Courtland Sutton returns as your WR1 with young receivers Marvin Mims, Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant, and Devaughn Vele behind him. I also have veteran special teamer Trent Sherfield making the team as a core special teamer. If cut, he would hit the Broncos...
