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With an improving group of playmakers, a quarterback poised to break out, tons of talent in the trenches, and a stacked defensive unit, the Denver Broncos have built quite an impressive roster. After a near-decade-long slump, the Broncos seem primed to establish themselves as one of the best teams in the NFL. So just who will make the 53-man roster?
Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham
The Broncos had a carousel at the quarterback position for nearly a decade after winning Super Bowl 50 with Peyton Manning under center. The signal-caller position was finally fixed by Bo Nix last year. The expectation is that the Oregon product will go from stellar rookie to true superstar in year two.
At times, Jarrett Stidham has looked like a starting quarterback in his own right. He’ll be limited to reserve duty in 2025, and the team will hope to sneak Sam Elinger onto the practice squad.
RJ Harvey, J.K. Dobbins, Jaleel McLaughlin, Tyler Badie, Michael Burton
The running back position was arguably the weakest position group in Denver last year. That hopefully won’t be a problem anymore. RJ Harvey was drafted in the second round and has the potential to be a bell-cow back. He’ll have some competition for carries during his rookie year, though. J.K. Dobbins has starting experience and is a great pass blocker, although he has struggled with injuries throughout his career.
Jaleel McLaughlin is a speedy change-of-pace back, and Michael Burton is the team’s fullback. Tyler Badie has a chance to make the roster over Audric Estime. The Notre Dame product on the roster bubble was a fifth-round pick last year. He is a big and powerful running back, but he has seemingly lost favor with Denver’s coaching staff.
Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims, Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant, Trent Sherfield
Courtland Sutton is Nix’s top receiving threat. He is joined in the starting lineup by Marvin Mims, who is somewhere between a gadget player, a deep threat, and a potential solid No. 2 option. There was recently a trio of young, recently drafted pass catchers set to make the Broncos roster.
Devaughn Vele and Troy Franklin were drafted last year, the latter of whom has chemistry with Nix from their time together at Oregon. Pat Bryant was a third-round pick this year and has emerged as the big-bodied possession receiver, which led to Denver trading Vele. That trade opens up a spot elsewhere on the roster as it now seems unlikely that the Broncos will carry six receivers. Trent Sherfield is the team’s special teams ace.
Evan Engram, Adam Trautman, Lucas Krull, Caleb Lohner
Sean Payton got his coveted “joker” when the Broncos signed Evan Engram. The presence of an elite pass-catching tight end could really open up Denver’s offense. Engram is somewhat of a jumbo slot receiver, which is why having an in-line tight end like Adam Trautman is important.
The tight end core would be rounded...
