Broncos face tough roster decisions ahead of preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

As the Denver Broncos prepare for their preseason opener on August 12, they are projected to make difficult cuts to their 53-man roster. The forecasted cuts include rookie tight end Dallen Bentley and offensive lineman Calvin Throckmorton, alongside several defensive players such as linebacker Drew Sanders and safety JL Skinner. The Broncos' front office will need to finalize decisions on these roster spots in the coming weeks as competition intensifies during the preseason. The team’s full preseason schedule is set to provide further opportunities for assessment and evaluation.
- •Preseason opener for Broncos scheduled for August 12
- •Projected cuts include RB Tyler Badie and WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey
- •Difficult decisions to be made by Broncos' front office this month
- •Competition for roster spots elevates with upcoming preseason games
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — 10 toughest cuts on Broncos' projected 53-man roster
"These were the toughest projected cuts on our 53-man roster prediction for the Broncos.
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