Broncos finalize 53-man roster amid injury moves and personnel shifts

The Denver Broncos set their initial 53-man roster on Sunday after cutting 34 players and managing several injury designations. Tight end Caleb Lohner and offensive tackle Frank Crum were placed on short-term injured reserve, and offensive lineman Nick Gargiulo was moved to the reserve/PUP list. All three players are eligible to return after missing four games, though timelines for recovery vary. Outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper was placed on the commissioner's exempt list and cannot participate in team activities while facing legal charges. Additionally, the team designated outside linebacker Drew Sanders as waived/injured, meaning he will revert to season-ending injured reserve if he clears waivers. These transactions conclude the team's primary roster-building phase following the conclusion of the offseason.

• 12:31 AMYahoo Sports — Broncos place 2 players on injured reserve, 1 player on reserve/PUP list