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Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos talks to Evan Engram (1) and Courtland Sutton (14) on the sidelines during the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos talks to Evan Engram (1) and Courtland Sutton (14) on the sidelines during the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Parker Gabriel - Staff portraits in The Denver Post studio on October 6, 2022. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
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The Broncos and head coach Sean Payton think they can be Super Bowl contenders this year. Here’s a look at the initial 53-man roster as the regular season arrives.

OFFENSE (24)

Quarterback (2): Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham

Running back (4): J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey, Jaleel McLaughlin, Tyler Badie

Wide receiver (5): Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims, Jr., Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant, Trent Sherfield Sr.

Tight end (4): Evan Engram, Adam Trautman, Nate Adkins, Lucas Krull

Offensive line (9): Garett Bolles, Ben Powers, Luke Wattenberg, Quinn Meinerz, Mike McGlinchey, Matt Peart, Alex Palczewski, Alex Forsyth, Frank Crum

DEFENSE (26)

Defensive line (7): Zach Allen, D.J. Jones, John Franklin-Myers, Malcolm Roach, Sai’Vion Jones, Jordan Jackson, Eyioma Uwazurike

Outside linebacker (5): Nik Bonitto, Jonathon Cooper, Jonah Elliss, Dondrea Tillman, Que Robinson

Inside linebacker (4): Dre Greenlaw, Alex Singleton, Justin Strnad, Karene Reid

Cornerback (5): Pat Surtain II, Riley Moss, Jahdae Barron, Ja’Quan McMillian, Kris Abrams-Draine

Safety (5): Talanoa Hufanga, Brandon Jones, P.J. Locke, JL Skinner, Devon Key

SPECIAL TEAMS (3)

PK Wil Lutz, P Jeremy Crawshaw, LS Mitch Fraboni

INJURED RESERVE (2)

FB Mike Burton (hamstring), ILB Drew Sanders (foot)

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