Broncos rest 32 players in preseason finale against Vikings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

The Denver Broncos chose to rest 32 players, including several starters, in their preseason finale against the Minnesota Vikings on August 30. Among those sitting out were TE Evan Engram, CB Pat Surtain, WR Courtland Sutton, and QB Bo Nix. The decision comes as the Broncos prepare to trim their roster down to 53 players ahead of the regular season. The full list of rested players highlights the team's strategy to prioritize health and readiness for the upcoming campaign.
- •Broncos rested 32 players in their last preseason game.
- •Notable absentees include WR Courtland Sutton and CB Pat Surtain.
- •Focus now on finalizing a 53-player roster.
- •Team strategy prioritizes player health over final preseason results.
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — 32 Broncos did not play in team's preseason finale
"The Broncos held out 32 players in their preseason finale.
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