Sean Payton seeks tough decisions for Broncos roster ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Head Coach Sean Payton emphasized the importance of the final preseason game for players on the Broncos' roster bubble after a 34-6 win against the Vikings on August 28, 2026. Payton noted that players like Sam Ehlinger, Justin Joly, and Cody Schrader made strong cases for their spots. The decisions for the final roster must be made by a 4 PM deadline on Sunday, with practice squad formations to follow. Payton drew a parallel to singing talent shows, urging players to 'make us spin the chair,' illustrating his expectations for strong performances from those vying to stay.
- •Sean Payton focuses on tough roster decisions after preseason finale.
- •Key performances by Sam Ehlinger, Justin Joly, and Cody Schrader noted.
- •Roster deadline is set for 4 PM on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
- •Payton compares roster competition to singing contests.
- •Better roster depth expected to challenge team evaluations.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Sean Payton wanted Broncos roster hopefuls to “make us spin the chair”
"Sean Payton wanted players on Denver’s roster bubble to make the final decisions as difficult as possible.
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