Denver Broncos Set Initial 53-Man Roster for 2026 Season
The Denver Broncos have reduced their preseason squad to 53 players, announcing the roster that will start the 2026 regular season.
The Denver Broncos have finalized their 53-man roster for the 2026 NFL season, cutting the preseason group from 91 players. The roster includes all three quarterbacks—Jarrett Stidham, Sam Ehlinger and Bo Nix—with Stidham expected to serve as the primary backup. Running backs Tyler Badie and JK Dobbins made the team, while rookie Jaleel McLaughlin was released.
Wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey earned a spot, joining veterans Courtland Sutton, Jaylen Waddle and Marvin Mims. Rookie tight end Dallen Bentley was retained, and veteran blocker Nate Adkins also made the cut; fifth-round rookie Justin Joly was waived.
On the offensive line, starters such as Garrett Bolles and Matt Peart remain, with Alex Palczewski, Kage Casey and Alex Forsyth listed as reserves. Defensive selections feature seven linemen, including Jordan Jackson, and edge rushers Jonah Elliss and Que Robinson after Jonathon Cooper was placed on the exempt list. Linebackers Alex Singleton, Justin Strnad, Karene Reid and Jordan Turner comprise the core group, while cornerbacks Pat Surtain II and Ja’Quan McMillian, and safeties Devon Key, JL Skinner and Tycen Anderson round out the secondary.
Special teams retain veteran kicker Wil Lutz and return specialist Jeremy Crawshaw. The organization indicated that minor adjustments may occur before the first regular-season game.