The Broncos and head coach Sean Payton think they can be Super Bowl contenders this year. Here\u2019s a look at the initial 53-man roster as the regular season arrives.<\/p>\n
OFFENSE (24)<\/p>\n
Quarterback (2): Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham<\/p>\n
Running back (4): J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey, Jaleel McLaughlin, Tyler Badie<\/p>\n
Wide receiver (5): Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims, Jr., Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant, Trent Sherfield Sr.<\/p>\n
Tight end (4): Evan Engram, Adam Trautman, Nate Adkins, Lucas Krull<\/p>\n
Offensive line (9): Garett Bolles, Ben Powers, Luke Wattenberg, Quinn Meinerz, Mike McGlinchey, Matt Peart, Alex Palczewski, Alex Forsyth, Frank Crum<\/p>\n
DEFENSE (26)<\/p>\n
Defensive line (7): Zach Allen, D.J. Jones, John Franklin-Myers, Malcolm Roach, Sai\u2019Vion Jones, Jordan Jackson, Eyioma Uwazurike<\/p>\n
Outside linebacker (5): Nik Bonitto, Jonathon Cooper, Jonah Elliss, Dondrea Tillman, Que Robinson<\/p>\n
Inside linebacker (4): Dre Greenlaw, Alex Singleton, Justin Strnad, Karene Reid<\/p>\n
Cornerback (5): Pat Surtain II, Riley Moss, Jahdae Barron, Ja\u2019Quan McMillian, Kris Abrams-Draine<\/p>\n
Safety (5): Talanoa Hufanga, Brandon Jones, P.J. Locke, JL Skinner, Devon Key<\/p>\n
SPECIAL TEAMS (3)<\/p>\n
PK Wil Lutz, P Jeremy Crawshaw, LS Mitch Fraboni<\/p>\n
INJURED RESERVE (2)<\/p>\n
FB Mike Burton (hamstring), ILB Drew Sanders (foot)<\/p>\n
Roster Cutdown Day coverage<\/p>\n
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