{
  "id": 4019256,
  "title": "36 locks for Broncos' 53-man roster",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/36-locks-for-broncos-53-man-roster",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T19:30:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/36-locks-broncos-53-man-193035370.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After playing the Minnesota Vikings in their final preseason game on Friday evening, the Denver Broncos have until Sunday to finalize a 53-man roster for the 2026 NFL season. Currently, the team has 91 players on their offseason roster, with 36 players believed to be safe from cuts to the 53-man squad. The remaining players could be targeted for trade or may not make the final roster. The Broncos' 53-man locks include starting quarterback Bo Nix, running backs J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey, receiver Jonah Coleman (draft pick), wide receivers Courtland Sutton, Jaylen Waddle, and Pat Bryant, tight end Justin Joly (draft pick), offensive linemen Mike McGlinchey and Garett Bolles, guards Quinn Meinerz and Ben Powers, center Luke Wattenberg, offensive linemen Alex Palczewski and Kage Casey (draft pick), defensive ends Zach Allen and D.J. Jones, defensive tackles Malcolm Roach and Tyler Onyedim (draft pick), linebackers Nik Bonitto, Jonah Elliss, Alex Singleton, Justin Strnad, cornerbacks Pat Surtain, Riley Moss, Ja’Quan McMillian, Jahdae Barron, and Kris Abrams-Draine, safety Brandon Jones, safety Talanoa Hufunga, safety Devon Key (special teams All-Pro), and long snapper Mitchell Fraboni. Kicker Wil Lutz and punter Jeremy Crawshaw will also be part of the team.",
  "summary": "The Broncos have until Sunday evening to finalize an initial 53-man roster. These 36 players appear to be locks.",
  "key_points": [
    "Denver Broncos have 36 roster locks for 2026 season",
    "Starting QB Bo Nix, RBs Dobbins, Harvey among locked players",
    "QB Wil Lutz and punter Crawshaw also part of 53-man roster"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}