GLENDALE, Ariz — The Broncos heading out on the field Thursday night will look a lot different from the group they sent out last week. The fourth preseason game is all about the backups and bubble guys fighting for a roster spot.
A group of 25 Broncos, primarily starters and key reserves, warmed up stretches two and a half hours before gametime and are not expected to play Thursday night against Arizona: Trevor Siemian, C.J. Anderson, Bennie Fowler (elbow), Ty Sambrailo (elbow), Matt Paradis, Sylvester Williams, Darian Stewart, DeMarcus Ware, T.J. Ward, Aqib Talib, Shane Ray, Bradley Roby, Demaryius Thomas, Chris Harris, Mark Sanchez, Emmanuel Sanders, Brandon Marshall, Virgil Green, Derek Wolfe, Russell Okung, Donald Stephenson, Jared Crick, Todd Davis, Von Miller and Shaquil Barrett.
Sanchez will likely suit up as Paxton Lynch’s emergency backup, but coach Gary Kubiak said he expects Lynch to play the whole game.
Receiver Cody Latimer (knee) also warmed up with the group, but he headed back to the locker room early. He could try to give it a go. Kubiak said that he’s making progress and had a chance of being available.
Guard Darrion Weems was cleared from his concussion earlier this week and he’ll be available to play Thursday night. Tight end Jeff Heuerman (hamstring) is expected to play as well.
