With the Denver Broncos set to begin their second week of OTAs today, we’re rolling out a very early 53-man roster prediction for the 2026 season.
The notable cuts/practice squad candidates include running back Tyler Badie; wide receivers WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey and Michael Bandy; tight ends Dallen Bentley and Caleb Lohner; offensive linemen Calvin Throckmorton, Matt Peart and Nick Gargiulo; defensive linemen Matt Henningsen and Jordan Jackson; outside linebackers Johnny Walker and Dasan McCullough; linebackers Lavelle Bailey, Jordan Turner, Red Murdock and Taurean York; cornerbacks Reese Taylor and Brent Austin; and safeties Tycen Anderson and JL Skinner.
Admittedly, it’s way too early to make an accurate 53-man roster projection. Several position battles will be sorted out during training camp and preseason this summer, and we’ll have a better projection later in the year. For now, though, here’s a look at the current prediction.
Broncos 53-man roster prediction
- QB Bo Nix
- QB Jarrett Stidham
- QB Sam Ehlinger
- FB Adam Prentice
- RB J.K. Dobbins
- RB RJ Harvey
- RB Jonah Coleman
- RB Jaleel McLaughlin
- WR Courtland Sutton
- WR Jaylen Waddle
- WR Pat Bryant
- WR Marvin Mims
- WR Troy Franklin
- TE Evan Engram
- TE Adam Trautman
- TE/FB Nate Adkins
- TE Justin Joly
- OT Mike McGlinchey
- OT Garett Bolles
- G Quinn Meinerz
- G Ben Powers
- C Luke Wattenberg
- C Alex Forsyth
- OL Alex Palczewski
- OT Frank Crum
- OL Kage Casey
- DE Zach Allen
- DT D.J. Jones
- DT Malcolm Roach
- DE Sai’vion Jones
- DL Eyioma Uwazurike
- DL Tyler Onyedim
- OLB Nik Bonitto
- OLB Jonah Elliss
- OLB Jonathon Cooper (status uncertain)
- OLB Dondrea Tillman
- OLB Que Robinson
- LB Alex Singleton
- LB Justin Strnad
- LB Drew Sanders
- LB Karene Reid
- CB Pat Surtain
- CB Riley Moss
- CB Ja’Quan McMillian
- CB Jahdae Barron
- CB Kris Abrams-Draine
- S Brandon Jones
- S Talanoa Hufunga
- S Devon Key
- S Miles Scott
- LS Mitchell Fraboni
- K Wil Lutz
- P Jeremy Crawshaw
Following OTAs this week, Denver will hold a mandatory minicamp next week (June 16-18), then players will have a summer break until training camp begins in late July. The Broncos will play three preseason games in August before finalizing an initial 53-man roster by Aug. 30.
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