As the Denver Broncos pare down their 2026 roster from 90 players to the final 53-man version, they're subsequently expected to welcome back several of them via the practice squad.
The Denver Broncos finished off their preseason by blowing the Minnesota Vikings out of the water , 34-6. It was a much better showing than the Broncos' previous game, but there are still some concerning takeaways as the team begins shaping its final 53-man roster .
The Denver Broncos punctuated their preseason with a convincing 34-6 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Friday night. Now comes the hard part. The Broncos have until 2 pm MDT on Sunday to trim their current 91-man roster down to the final 53 players .
The Denver Broncos closed out their preseason with a romping 34-6 win over the Minnesota Vikings . It was the turnaround the Broncos wanted and needed to see from their depth after their ugly loss to the Green Bay Packers a week ago.
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The Denver Broncos appear to have avoided a significant injury to Marvin Mims Jr. after the wide receiver exited Friday night’s 34-6 preseason win over the Minnesota Vikings.
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton could not help himself. A clip of FOX analyst Geoff Schwartz criticizing quarterback Bo Nix crossed his feed, where Schwartz built his argument on the idea that Nix does not throw downfield, and Payton knew it was wrong.
While the Broncos sat out the majority of their healthy starters during Friday’s preseason finale, linebacker Jonathon Cooper got plenty of run. As Mike Klis of 9News writes, this was a strong indication from the coaching staff that Cooper will begin the regular season on the commissioner’s exempt list.
While one preseason game won’t necessarily lock someone right into the starting job over a proven veteran, however, Justin Joly’s 88-yard touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings should cause the Denver Broncos to reconsider Evan Engram‘s role in 2026.
The Denver Broncos have put a bow on their 2026 preseason, but now the real work begins. The regular season is just days away but first, George Paton and Sean Payton have to bring the roster from 90 to 53 men.
The Denver Broncos ended their preseason with a dominant 34-6 win over the Minnesota Vikings. The Broncos are now set to whittle the roster down from their 90-man offseason roster to their final 53 and 16-man practice squad —17 if they bring in someone who qualifies for an international player exemption.
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
The Denver Broncos defeated the Minnesota Vikings 34-6 in their final preseason game of 2026. Several of Denver’s backups made a compelling case to make the 53-man roster or, at the very least, the practice squad.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. left the team’s preseason finale against the Minnesota Vikings on Friday night after suffering a right foot injury during the opening series.
The Denver Broncos' 2026 roster is replete with talented players across the board. Whether it’s pass-catchers, trench players, or lockdown defensive backs, the Broncos have one of the best rosters in the NFL.
And just like that, the Denver Broncos' preseason is almost over. The Broncos will host the Minnesota Vikings in the preseason finale on Friday night. Once again, the Broncos will be wearing their Summit White jerseys and pants.
The Denver Broncos have waived rookie wide receiver Kyre Duplessis, ending his short tenure with the team just three weeks after signing him. The move was part of a flurry of roster adjustments ahead of the preseason finale against the Minnesota Vikings.
George Paton has a tough task ahead of himself. The Denver Broncos general manager has to trim the team’s roster down to 53 players on Aug. 30, also known as cut-down day.
Former New York Giants offensive lineman/Fox Sports analyst Geoff Schwartz should've done more homework on Denver Broncos third-year quarterback Bo Nix.
Less than a week after signing Taylor Rapp, the Denver Broncos on Wednesday cut the safety, but later in the day, head coach Sean Payton indicated the reason wasn't football-related and that Rapp could be back with the team.
Despite returning all three cornerback regulars in 2025, the Broncos used a first-round pick on Jahdae Barron. The team has not yet been able to move the versatile Texas alum into a starting role, as Riley Moss and Ja’Quan McMillian respectively hold the boundary and slot posts in Denver’s Patrick Surtain-led secondary.
Taylor Rapp‘s initial Broncos stint did not last long. Signed less than a week ago, the veteran safety is back in free agency after a Wednesday release.
It is clear that the Denver Broncos didn’t trade with the Miami Dolphins to acquire Jaylen Waddle to not have him be a primary factor in their offense for the upcoming 2026 NFL season.
Bryant entered camp following a productive rookie season. The 2025 third-round pick recorded 31 receptions for 378 yards and one touchdown across 15 games.