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Broncos’ 53-man roster for Week 2 vs. Steelers

Here is the Broncos’ 53-man roster for Sunday’s showdown with the Steelers.

After a few tweaks last week, the Denver Broncos have set their 53-man roster for a Week 2 showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Denver placed running back Audric Estime on injured reserve and promoted fullback Michael Burton from the practice squad to the active roster last week. Following those two changes to the 53-man roster, here’s a look at the squad going into Week 2.

Note that the Broncos can elevate two players from the practice squad each week, giving them a 55-man squad. This week, Denver elevated wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey and running back Tyler Badie.

Denver Broncos 53-man roster

Position Name Number
QB Bo Nix 10
QB Jarrett Stidham 8
QB Zach Wilson 4
RB Javonte Williams 33
RB Jaleel McLaughlin 38
RB Blake Watson 25
RB Tyler Badie 28
FB Michael Burton  20
FB/TE Nate Adkins 45
TE Greg Dulcich 80
TE Adam Trautman 82
TE Lucas Krull 85
WR Courtland Sutton 14
WR Marvin Mims 19
WR Josh Reynolds 11
WR Troy Franklin 16
WR Devaughn Vele 17
WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey 84
OT Mike McGlinchey 69
OT Garett Bolles 72
OT Frank Crum 73
OT Alex Palczewski 63
OL Matt Peart 79
G/C Quinn Meinerz 77
G Ben Powers 74
C/G Luke Wattenberg 60
C/G Alex Forsyth 54
DE Zach Allen 99
DE John Franklin-Myers 98
DL D.J. Jones 93
DL Malcolm Roach 97
DL Eyioma Uwazurike 96
DL Jordan Jackson 94
OLB Baron Browning 5
OLB Jonathon Cooper 0
OLB Nik Bonitto 15
OLB Jonah Elliss 52
ILB Alex Singleton 49
ILB Cody Barton 55
ILB Justin Strnad 40
ILB Kristian Welch 57
CB Pat Surtain 2
CB Ja’Quan McMillian 29
CB Riley Moss 21
CB Levi Wallace 39
CB Kris Abrams-Draine 31
CB Tremon Smith 1
DB Devon Key 26
DB Keidron Smith 43
S Brandon Jones 22
S P.J. Locke 6
S JL Skinner 34
K Wil Lutz 3
P Riley Dixon 9
LS Mitchell Fraboni 48

With a 53-man roster and 17-player practice squad, Denver has 70 players under contract. After hosting the Steelers on Sunday, the Broncos will go on the road to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3.

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NFL fines 2 Broncos players for Week 1 offenses

Broncos OLB Nik Bonitto was fined $8,791 for roughing the passer and DB Brandon Jones was fined $11,255 for unnecessary roughness in Week 1.

The NFL has fined a pair of Denver Broncos defenders following offenses committed in the team’s season opener against the Seattle Seahawks.

Broncos outside linebacker Nik Bonitto was fined $8,791 for a roughing the passer penalty against Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith in the first quarter, according to The Denver Post‘s Parker Gabriel.

Denver safety Brandon Jones was also fined $11,255 for unnecessary roughness after he knocked off the helmet of Seattle wide receiver Jake Bobo in the fourth quarter.

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These mark the Broncos’ first fines of the 2024 season. Last year, former Denver safety Kareem Jackson was the team’s most-fined player. Jackson’s fines and suspensions cost him more than $648,558 in 2023.

After last week’s 26-20 loss in Seattle, the Broncos are preparing to host the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2. Denver’s game against the Steelers will be regionally televised on CBS and available to stream on fuboTV (try it free) for in-market fans at 2:25 p.m. MT. The Broncos are considered betting underdogs despite playing at home.

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Broncos vs. Steelers injury report: Russell Wilson questionable for Week 2

Steelers QB Russell Wilson (calf) is questionable for Sunday’s game. Broncos WR Devaughn Vele (ribs) has been ruled out.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Devaughn Vele (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Elsewhere eon the injury front, left tackle Garett Bolles (calf), receiver Josh Reynolds (Achilles) and center Luke Wattenberg (ankle) have been cleared to play.

As for the Pittsburgh Steelers, quarterback Russell Wilson (calf) is listed as questionable for Week 2.

“If his availability is questionable, then starting is less so,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said of Wilson. If Wilson does not play on Sunday, Justin Fields will start against the Broncos.

Denver’s final injury report can be seen below. DNP = did not participate.

Broncos vs. Steelers injury report

Player Injury Wed Thur Fri Game Status
WR Devaughn Vele Ribs DNP DNP DNP Out
OT Garett Bolles Calf DNP Limited Full
WR Josh Reynolds Achilles DNP Limited Full
C Luke Wattenberg Ankle DNP Limited Full
OLB Jonah Elliss Knee Limited Full Full

The Broncos also placed running back Audric Estime (ankle) on injured reserve earlier this week, ruling him out for at least four games.

Denver’s game against the Steelers will be regionally televised on CBS. The Broncos are considered betting underdogs despite playing at home.

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Broncos vs. Steelers injury report: Garett Bolles and Russell Wilson limited

Broncos LT Garett Bolles (calf) and Steelers QB Russell Wilson (calf) were both limited at their respective Thursday practices.

The Denver Broncos had three players return to practice on Thursday, including left tackle Garett Bolles (calf).

Broncos wide receiver Josh Reynolds (Achilles) and center Luke Wattenberg (ankle) were also back on the field Thursday, but receiver Devaughn Vele (ribs) remained sidelined. After practice, Bolles indicated he’ll be ready to roll on Sunday.

As for the Pittsburgh Steelers, quarterback Russell Wilson (calf) was limited again on Thursday. After practice, Wilson said he wants to play but knows he has to be smart with his injury.

Denver’s complete Thursday injury report can be seen below. DNP = did not participate.

Broncos Thursday injury report

Player Injury Wed Thur Fri Game Status
OT Garett Bolles Calf DNP Limited
WR Josh Reynolds Achilles DNP Limited
WR Devaughn Vele Ribs DNP DNP
C Luke Wattenberg Ankle DNP Limited
OLB Jonah Elliss Knee Limited Full

Note that running back Audric Estime (ankle) does not appear on the injury report because he was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday.

The Broncos will release a final injury report with game statuses after Friday’s practice.

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Broncos’ updated 53-man roster after Wednesday’s moves

Here is the Broncos’ 53-man roster following the addition of Michael Burton and loss of Audric Estime.

The Denver Broncos made three moves on Wednesday, including placing running back Audric Estime on injured reserve and promoting fullback Michael Burton from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.

Following those two changes to the active roster, here’s a look at the squad going into Week 2.

Denver Broncos 53-man roster

Position Name Number
QB Bo Nix 10
QB Jarrett Stidham 8
QB Zach Wilson 4
RB Javonte Williams 33
RB Jaleel McLaughlin 38
RB Blake Watson 25
FB Michael Burton  20
FB/TE Nate Adkins 45
TE Greg Dulcich 80
TE Adam Trautman 82
TE Lucas Krull 85
WR Courtland Sutton 14
WR Marvin Mims 19
WR Josh Reynolds 11
WR Troy Franklin 16
WR Devaughn Vele 17
OT Mike McGlinchey 69
OT Garett Bolles 72
OT Frank Crum 73
OT Alex Palczewski 63
OL Matt Peart 79
G/C Quinn Meinerz 77
G Ben Powers 74
C/G Luke Wattenberg 60
C/G Alex Forsyth 54
DE Zach Allen 99
DE John Franklin-Myers 98
DL D.J. Jones 93
DL Malcolm Roach 97
DL Eyioma Uwazurike 96
DL Jordan Jackson 94
OLB Baron Browning 5
OLB Jonathon Cooper 0
OLB Nik Bonitto 15
OLB Jonah Elliss 52
ILB Alex Singleton 49
ILB Cody Barton 55
ILB Justin Strnad 40
ILB Kristian Welch 57
CB Pat Surtain 2
CB Ja’Quan McMillian 29
CB Riley Moss 21
CB Levi Wallace 39
CB Kris Abrams-Draine 31
CB Tremon Smith 1
DB Devon Key 26
DB Keidron Smith 43
S Brandon Jones 22
S P.J. Locke 6
S JL Skinner 34
K Wil Lutz 3
P Riley Dixon 9
LS Mitchell Fraboni 48

With a 53-man roster and 17-player practice squad, Denver has 70 players under contract. The Broncos are preparing to host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.

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Broncos’ updated 17-player practice squad with new WR

After promoting FB Michael Burton to the active roster and signing WR Kaden Davis, the Broncos have a full 17-player practice squad.

After making three roster moves on Wednesday, the Denver Broncos have reshuffled their practice squad ahead of Week 2.

Denver promoted fullback Michael Burton to the 53-man roster on Wednesday and then signed wide receiver Kaden Davis to fill Burton’s former spot on the practice squad.

The NFL’s standard practice squad size limit is 16 players, but there’s an exception that allows an extra international player to not count against the limit. For the Broncos, Australian tight end Thomas Yassmin is an exception, giving Denver a 17-player practice squad.

So here’s the full list of 17 players on the squad after Wednesday’s moves.

Broncos 17-player practice squad

  1. RB Tyler Badie
  2. WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey
  3. WR Michael Bandy
  4. WR Kaden Davis
  5. WR David Sills
  6. TE Donald Parham
  7. TE Thomas Yassmin
  8. OL Will Sherman
  9. OL Nick Garguilo
  10. OL Calvin Throckmorton
  11. DT Jordan Miller
  12. DL Matt Henningsen
  13. OLB Dondrea Tillman
  14. LB Levelle Bailey
  15. CB Reese Taylor
  16. DB Quinton Newsome
  17. DB Tanner McCalister

The Broncos’ game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday will be regionally televised on CBS. Denver is considered a betting underdog despite playing at home. Two players can be elevated from the practice squad each week.

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Recapping the 3 roster moves Broncos made Wednesday

The Broncos placed RB Audric Estime on IR, promoted FB Michael Burton to the 53-man roster and signed WR Kaden Davis to the PS on Wednesday.

The Denver Broncos had a busy Wednesday.

First, the Broncos placed running back Audric Estime on injured reserve with an ankle injury. That move created a chain reaction of two corresponding moves.

To fill Estime’s former spot on the active roster, Denver promoted fullback Michael Burton from the practice squad. Burton’s promotion created an opening on the practice squad, so the Broncos signed wide receiver Kaden Davis to the practice squad.

The earliest Estime would be eligible to return is Week 6. In the meantime, Blake Watson is now in line to serve as the team’s third-string running back.

Broncos roster moves on Wednesday

1. RB Audric Estime placed on IR
2. FB Michael Burton promoted to 53-man roster
3. WR Kaden Davis signed to practice squad

Meanwhile, on the injury front, four players were held out of Wednesday’s practice, including left tackle Garett Bolles (calf). Denver will practice again on Thursday and Friday before releasing a final injury report ahead of Sunday’s showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Broncos injury report: Garett Bolles did not practice Wednesday

Broncos left tackle Garett Bolles (calf) was among four players who did not practice Wednesday.

Denver Broncos left tackle Garett Bolles did not practice Wednesday after suffering what the team initially described as an ankle injury in Week 1. Bolles is now listed on the injury report with a calf injury.

Bolles left Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth quarter and was replaced by Matt Peart. Broncos coach Sean Payton said Monday that Bolles suffered a “contusion,” but X-Rays and MRIs came back negative.

Bolles, 32, started all 17 games last season for the Broncos, but he missed 12 games in 2022, three games in 2021 and one game in 2020. Now in his eighth year in the NFL, Bolles is in the final year of his contract. DNP = did not participate.

Denver’s complete Wednesday injury report can be seen below.

Broncos Wednesday injury report

Player Injury Wed Thur Fri Game Status
OT Garett Bolles Calf DNP
WR Josh Reynolds Achilles DNP
WR Devaughn Vele Ribs DNP
C Luke Wattenberg Ankle DNP
OLB Jonah Elliss Knee Limited

Note that running back Audric Estime (ankle) does not appear on the injury report because he was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday.

The Broncos are scheduled to practice again on Thursday and Friday. After Friday’s practice, Denver will release a final injury report with game statuses for Sunday’s showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Broncos promote FB to 53-man roster, officially sign WR to practice squad

The Broncos promoted FB Michael Burton to the 53-man roster and officially signed WR Kaden Davis to the practice squad on Wednesday.

The Denver Broncos have promoted fullback Michael Burton from the practice squad to the 53-man roster, according to the NFL’s transaction wire.

Denver had room for Burton on the active roster after placing rookie running back Audric Estime (ankle) on injured reserve. Estime will now miss at least four games.

To fill Burton’s former spot on the practice squad, the Broncos officially signed wide receiver Kaden Davis before Wednesday’s practice.

Davis (6-1, 190 pounds) has spent time with the Broncos, Arizona Cardinals and Detroit Lions since entering the league as an undrafted free agent out of Northwest Missouri State in 2022, but he is yet to appear in a regular season game.

While playing for the Michigan Panthers in 2023, Davis hauled in eight receptions for 83 yards. He also totaled 22 yards on punt returns and 311 yards on kickoff returns, giving him 416 all-purpose yards in the USFL.

Denver’s 17-player practice and 53-man roster are now both full.

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Broncos place RB Audric Estime on injured reserve

The Broncos have placed RB Audric Estime (ankle) on injured reserve. He will miss at least four games.

The Denver Broncos have placed rookie running back Audric Estime on injured reserve, according to the NFL’s transaction wire. Estime has an ankle injury, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Parker is not expected to need surgery, according to the Denver Post‘s Parker Gabriel. NFL rules allow Estime to return after four games, but it’s unclear how long the running back’s recovery time will last.

To fill Estime’s former spot on the 53-man roster, the Broncos promoted fullback Michael Burton from the practice squad to the active roster. To fill Burton’s former spot on the practice squad, Denver signed wide receiver Kaden Davis before Wednesday’s practice.

Estime had a limited role in the team’s season opener on Sunday, rushing twice for 14 yards with one fumble. The next man up as the new third-string running back is rookie Blake Watson. The Broncos also have Tyler Badie on the practice squad.

Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin remain Denver’s top two running backs going into Week 2.

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