Broncos prepare to cut roster for 2026 season practice squad
7 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 5:58 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
The Denver Broncos will finalize their roster this weekend as they move from 91 players to a 53-man squad for the 2026 NFL season. Following Sunday’s roster cuts, teams will place waiver claims before beginning to build their practice squads, which can include 16 or 17 players depending on international signings. A list of potential practice squad candidates has emerged, featuring players such as QB Sam Ehlinger, RB Tyler Badie, and WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey. The Broncos aim to solidify their roster depth as they move forward into the regular season.
- •Broncos to trim roster from 91 to 53 players.
- •Teams can add 16-17 players to practice squads.
- •Waiver claims will be processed before finalizing practice squads.
- •List of Broncos practice squad candidates includes multiple positions.
- •Players with two or fewer NFL seasons predominantly targeted.
- 5:58 PMYahoo Sports — 16 ex-Broncos (including 2018 3rd-round pick) landed on NFL practice squads
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — 4 takeaways after Broncos set 17-player practice squad
- 8:48 PMYahoo Sports — 17 players won't return to Broncos after roster cuts
- 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos officially announce 17-player practice squad for 2026 season
- 7:11 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos' 17-player practice squad appears to be set
- 12:09 AMYahoo Sports — Predicting a 17-player practice squad for the Broncos
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — 26 candidates for the Broncos' practice squad
"The Denver Broncos have formed their 17-player practice squad for the 2026 season. Here are some of the top takeaways.
"After roster cuts, the Broncos can build a 16- or 17-player practice squad. Here are some potential candidates.
"The Broncos have set their practice squad, and these 17 players are not returning (at least not immediately).
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 5:58 PM16 ex-Broncos (including 2018 3rd-round pick) landed on NFL practice squads
Sixteen players who spent time with the Broncos landed on NFL practice squads this week.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 2:00 AM4 takeaways after Broncos set 17-player practice squad
The Denver Broncos have formed their 17-player practice squad for the 2026 season. Here are some of the top takeaways.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 8:48 PM17 players won't return to Broncos after roster cuts
The Broncos have set their practice squad, and these 17 players are not returning (at least not immediately).
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 8:02 PMBroncos officially announce 17-player practice squad for 2026 season
The Denver Broncos have officially announced their 17-player practice squad for the 2026 NFL season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 7:11 PMBroncos' 17-player practice squad appears to be set
It appears that the Denver Broncos have set their 17-player practice squad for the 2026 NFL season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 12:09 AMPredicting a 17-player practice squad for the Broncos
Following roster cuts, here is our 17-player practice squad for the Broncos.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 1:15 PM26 candidates for the Broncos' practice squad
After roster cuts, the Broncos can build a 16- or 17-player practice squad. Here are some potential candidates.
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