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53-man roster prediction before training camp

53-man roster prediction before training camp

The Denver Broncos are set to begin training camp next week, followed by preseason beginning in August, with roster cuts starting after the first exhibition game of the summer.

Before players report to the team’s UCHealth Training Center, here’s our final pre-camp 53-man roster prediction for the 2022 season.

Offense: 24

Quarterback: 2

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QB1: Russell Wilson
QB2: Josh Johnson
Cut: Brett Rypien

Wilson’s the obvious starter. The question is, who will win the backup job? We have Johnson penciled in for now due to his starting experience. If that happens, Rypien would be an excellent candidate for the practice squad.

Running back: 3

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RB1a: Melvin Gordon
RB1b: Javonte Williams
RB3: Mike Boone
Cut: Damarea Crockett, Tyreik McAllister

Williams could jump Gordon for 1a duties, but they’re probably going to split carries relatively evenly regardless of how the depth chart shakes out. Crockett will be a strong candidate for the practice squad, and Denver might even consider carrying four RBs on the active roster.

Tight end/fullback: 4

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TE1: Albert Okwuegbunam
TE2: Eric Tomlinson
TE3: Greg Dulcich
FB: Andrew Beck
Cut: Eric Saubert, Dylan Parham, Rodney Williams

Saubert could end up making the team, and it’s unclear how much of a role Beck might have in the new offense. Parham and Williams will likely be candidates for the practice squad.

Wide receiver: 6

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WR1: Courtland Sutton
WR2: Tim Patrick
Slot: Jerry Jeudy, KJ Hamler
Returner: Montrell Washington
Special teams: Tyrie Cleveland
Cut: Kendall Hinton, Seth Williams, Travis Fulgham, Trey Quinn, Kaden Davis, Brandon Johnson, Jalen Virgil

Broncos fans wouldn’t like to see Hinton cut, but unless the Broncos carry seven receivers, it’s going to be hard for him to make the active roster. That could change, of course, if Cleveland doesn’t end up being a key special teams contributor. Hinton and Williams would presumably be top candidates for the practice squad.

Offensive line: 9

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LT: Garett Bolles, Calvin Anderson
LG: Quinn Meinerz, Netane Muti
C: Lloyd Cushenberry, Luke Wattenberg
RG: Graham Glasgow
RT: Billy Turner, Tom Compton

Trade: Dalton Risner
Cut: Quinn Bailey, Casey…

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