Roster Set, Released Players and Depth Moves in Focus
Key Questions
What are the main position battles at Broncos training camp?
Battles include RB (Dobbins as lead option vs. Harvey, Coleman, McLaughlin, Badie), backup QB (Stidham vs. Ehlinger), DE (Onyedim vs. Roach), and CB (Moss vs. Barron).
Who is the top breakout candidate among young Broncos players?
Second-year CB Jahdae Barron is viewed as a strong breakout candidate, with the battle at corner seen as a win-win for the team.
What is J.K. Dobbins' outlook for the 2026 season?
Dobbins enters a make-or-break year as the lead back, with his spot guaranteed but performance critical after the team's long drought without a 1,000-yard rusher.
How does the tight end room look heading into camp?
The TE pecking order is messy, with Sanders on the hot seat, but rookie Lohner's growth has been praised by Payton, creating competition for the Y spot.
Which players face make-or-break training camps?
Five young Broncos—Barron, Harvey, Key, Jones, and Reid—are highlighted as facing critical camps that could determine their roster futures.
What is the status of the offensive line depth?
Depth is impacted by Gargiulo's placement on PUP due to ACL recovery, affecting overall unit stability.
Who are some newcomers to watch at Broncos camp?
Notable additions include TE Jaleel Anderson, LB Dondrea Murdock, TE Thomas Joly, and RB Blake Coleman.
How is the special teams unit shaping up?
The group is considered strong with kicker Lutz and punter Crawshaw's potential, though the return game remains uncertain if Mims is traded.
Denver's 53-man roster and 17-player practice squad are set, with Jarrett Stidham confirmed as QB2 over Sam Ehlinger. Taylor Rapp is practicing with the squad after a personal absence, while long snapper Luke Basso was released to create room; Denver also has nearly $24 million in cap space for future personnel decisions.