The Denver Broncos might have to make some roster cuts before training camp even begins.
NFLPA leadership informed players during a call on Tuesday that NFL rosters are expected to have 80 players at the start of camp, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. That means 10 cuts might be on the way for Denver.
After the draft, the Broncos signed seven college free agents. Some of those players might be in danger of being cut before even getting to camp.
Denver signed wide receiver Zimari Manning, quarterback Riley Neal, wide receiver Kendall Hinton, running back Levante Bellamy, offensive lineman Hunter Watts, cornerback Essang Bassey and safety Douglas Coleman III following April’s draft.
Of those seven players, Bassey and Coleman seemingly have the best chances of making the 53-man roster because of Denver’s (lack of) depth in the secondary. Bassey was one of the top undrafted free agents available this year.
Right now, the Broncos have 90 players on the offseason roster. At the end of training camp, the roster will be trimmed down to 53 players ahead of the regular season. Here’s our 53-man roster prediction for Denver.
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