Denver Broncos trim roster to 53 players following 38 personnel moves
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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

General manager George Paton and head coach Sean Payton finalized the Denver Broncos roster this weekend by executing 38 transactions. The club released 34 players and placed three additional members on injury-related lists to reach the league-mandated 53-man squad limit. Among the changes, offensive lineman Nick Gargiulo moved to the reserve/PUP list, while tight end Caleb Lohner and offensive tackle Frank Crum were placed on short-term injured reserve. Additionally, outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper was moved to the commissioner's exempt list. The team now turns its attention to the waiver wire for potential roster additions. Following the processing of waiver claims, the organization plans to establish a 17-player practice squad to complete its personnel requirements for the season.
- •Denver Broncos made 38 roster transactions to reach the 53-man limit.
- •The team released 34 players including Cody Schrader, Jaleel McLaughlin, and Lucas Krull.
- •Nick Gargiulo was placed on the reserve/PUP list.
- •Caleb Lohner and Frank Crum were moved to short-term injured reserve.
- •Jonathon Cooper was placed on the commissioner's exempt list.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Full list of 38 moves Broncos made to get down to a 53-man roster
"Here's the full list of moves the Broncos made to get down to a 53-man roster.
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