Predicting the 38 roster moves Broncos will make this weekend
The Broncos will need to make 38 moves to get down to a 53-man roster. We predict each move here.
On Friday night, the Denver Broncos took on the Minnesota Vikings as part of their preseason schedule. As the season draws to a close, Denver has 91 players on their offseason roster, leaving a significant opportunity for changes ahead of Sunday's 53-man roster deadline. This means that there are at least 38 roster moves projected for the Broncos this weekend.
Not all of these moves will necessarily result in cuts, as the team could also explore trades to refresh its roster. One offensive lineman, Nick Gargiulo, is expected to be placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform (PUP) list due to injury, which will sideline him for the first four weeks of the season.
Among the anticipated cuts, the Broncos are expected to release running backs Tyler Badie, Jaleel McLaughlin, and Cody Schrader. They will also let go of fullbacks Adam Prentice, both from the practice squad, as well as wide receiver Lil Jordan Humphrey. Michael Bandy and Joseph Manjack, both wide receivers, are also projected to depart. Joseph Manjack's departure follows his release from the practice squad.
The offensive line will also see changes, with players like Lucas Krull, Dallen Bentley (practice squad), and Caleb Lohner (injury) set to be cut. Tight end Nick Gargiulo, who is currently a practice squad player, will also be removed from the roster.
The team will need to make additional cuts to the practice squad roster, potentially including Calvin Throckmorton, Matt Peart, Calvin Throckmorton, Gavin Ortega, Lecitus Smith, Reid Holskey, and Foster Sarell. Quarterback Tyler Miller, currently a practice squad player, is also expected to be cut.
Defensive players on the practice squad who may be cut include Jordan Miller, Kristian Williams, Israel Antwine, OLB/LB Drew Sanders (injury), Johnny Walker, Dasan McCullough, LB Jordan Turner (practice squad), and LB Taurean York (practice squad).
The Broncos also have plans to trade cornerback Reese Taylor, and cut cornerback Brent Austin (practice squad), Sean Fresch, Ricardo Hallman, and CB Tycen Anderson. Safety Tycen Anderson and Miles Scott (practice squad) are projected to be released as well. Lastly, cornerback Parker Robertson and linebacker Luke Basso are expected to be cut from the team.
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