Denver Broncos finalize 53-man roster after weekend cuts

The Denver Broncos completed 38 roster moves this weekend to reach the 53-man limit for the 2026 NFL season. General manager George Paton noted that the final preseason game played a minimal role in the decision-making process, as the roster was largely set before the finale. The cuts included fullback Adam Prentice, running back Jaleel McLaughlin, tight end Justin Joly, linebacker Red Murdock, and long snappers Mitchell Fraboni and Luke Basso. Several veterans like Prentice and Fraboni were released with the expectation of being re-signed to the practice squad to provide roster flexibility. The team intends to assemble a 17-player practice squad following the waiver wire process. Denver remains focused on building depth as the regular season approaches.

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