Defensive reserves
Defensive end
*TBA Simeon Rice | 6-5, 268 | 33, 12th season, Illinois
New addition will give the pass rush some much needed juice.
#96 Tim Crowder | 6-4, 275 | 22, rookie, Texas
He will compete for playing time at both end spots.
#94 Jarvis Moss | 6-5, 265 | 23, rookie, Florida
He will give instant pass rush.
#99 Alvin McKinley | 6-3, 294 | 29, 8th season, Mississippi State
He can play inside and outside.
Defensive tackle
#79 Marcus Thomas | 6-3, 315 | 21, rookie, Florida
He should get some action later in the season.
#93 Antwon Burton | 6-2, 325 | 24, 2nd season, Temple
He is very athletic for his size and fits Jim Bates’ scheme.
Linebacker
#54 D.D. Lewis | 6-1, 241 | 28, 6th season, Texas
He will compete with Webster during the season.
#53 Louis Green | 6-3, 237 | 27, 4th season, Alcorn State
He is a strong special-teams player.
#51 Wesly Mallard | 6-1, 230 | 28, 6th season, Oregon
He should help on special teams.
Cornerback
#22 Domonique Foxworth | 5-11, 180 | 24, 3rd season, Maryland
He is one of the best nickel cornerbacks in the NFL.
#41 Karl Paymah| 6-0, 195 | 24, 3rd season, Washington State
He is being pushed by Jeff Shoate.
#28 Jeff Shoate | 5-10, 180 | 26, 3rd season, San Diego State
He is finally healthy, and he’s showing promise.
Safety
#21 Hamza Abdullah | 6-2, 216 | 24, 3rd season, Washington State
He appears to be a starter of the future.
#40 Curome Cox | 6-1, 204 | 26, 3rd season, Maryland
He has been a proven solid backup.
*Simeon Rice’s jersey number and the Broncos’ final roster cut was not available at press time for this section.
