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Denver Broncos cut roster to 53 players ahead of season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 7:54 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Denver Broncos cut roster to 53 players ahead of season opener
Summary

The Denver Broncos are finalizing their roster ahead of the upcoming NFL season. By Sunday at 4:00 p.m. MDT, teams must reduce their squads from 90 to 53 players. The Broncos have already made some cuts, releasing DT Israel Antwine, while placing Levelle Bailey, Matt Henningsen, and Michael Deiter on injured reserve. Following these cuts, the team will begin constructing their practice squad on Monday.

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By the Numbers
  • •Broncos cut roster by deadline on August 29
  • •Israel Antwine released from the team
  • •Levelle Bailey, Matt Henningsen, Michael Deiter on IR
  • •Practice squad formation begins Monday
Latest Updates
  • 11:06 PMYahoo Sports — Here’s the Denver Broncos’ 53-man roster for the 2026 season
  • 7:54 PMYahoo Sports — Tracking all of the Denver Broncos’ moves as Sean Payton and George Paton set their final 53-man roster for the 2026 team
What they're saying
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The Denver Broncos‘ initial 53-man roster is set. Over the past 36 hours, Sean Payton and George Paton cut the Broncos' 90-man roster down to just 53 players. Here is Denver's initial 53-man roster.

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By Sunday at 4:00 p.m. MDT, all NFL teams must cut their rosters down from 90 players to 53. Here are the moves the Denver Broncos have made.

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