Denver Broncos 53-Man Roster Cuts Tracker

Field judge Brad Freeman (88) takes the ball from Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) as Patrick celebrates a reception for a first down during a game between the Denver Broncos and the Washington Football Team at Empower Field at Mile High on October 31, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.
DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 31: Field judge Brad Freeman (88) takes the ball from Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) as Patrick celebrates a reception for a first down during a game between the Denver Broncos and the Washington Football Team at Empower Field at Mile High on October 31, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire)

By the end of tomorrow, the Denver Broncos’ roster will shrink down to 53 players. Who is making the cut and who is getting left out in the cold? Stay up to date with our roster moves tracker:

Denver Broncos Roster, As Currently Reported (3:07 PM MT, Aug. 27)

Quarterback

Safe:

  • #10 Bo Nix
  • #8 Jarrett Stidham
  • #4 Zach Wilson

Running Back/Fullback

Safe:

  • #33 Javonte Williams
  • #38 Jaleel McLaughlin
  • #37 Audric Estime
  • #43 Blake Watson

Waived/Released/Traded:

*Not official yet, but trending towards release/trade, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. UPDATE: A trade was unable to be completed prior to the deadline, so the Denver Broncos have released Samaje Perine, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Tight End

Safe:

  • #82 Adam Trautman
  • #80 Greg Dulcich
  • #45 Nate Adkins
  • #85 Lucas Krull

Waived/Released:

Wide Receiver

Safe:

  • #14 Courtland Sutton
  • #11 Josh Reynolds
  • #19 Marvin Mims Jr.
  • #81 Devaughn Vele
  • #16 Troy Franklin

Waived/Released/Traded:

*Not official yet, but trending towards trade, per 9News’ Mike Klis. UPDATE: A trade was unable to be completed prior to the deadline, so the Denver Broncos have released Tim Patrick, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Offensive Line

Safe:

  • #72 (OT) Garett Bolles
  • #69 (OT) Mike McGlinchey
  • #79 (OT) Matt Peart
  • #63 (OT) Alex Palczewski
  • #73 (OT) Frank Crum
  • #75 (OT/G) Quinn Bailey (Injured Reserve)
  • #77 (G) Quinn Meinerz
  • #74 (G) Ben Powers
  • #60 (C) Luke Wattenberg
  • #54 (C) Alex Forsyth

Waived/Released:

Defensive Line

Safe:

  • #99 (DE) Zach Allen
  • #98 (DE) John Franklin-Myers
  • #94 (DL) Jordan Jackson
  • #96 (DL) Eyioma Uwazurike
  • #93 (DT) D.J. Jones
  • #97 (DT) Malcolm Roach

Waived/Released:

Edge Rusher

Safe:

  • #5 Baron Browning
  • #0 Jonathon Cooper
  • #42 Nik Bonitto
  • #52 Jonah Ellis
  • #53 Durrell Nchami (Headed for ‘some sort of IR’, per 9News’ Mike Klis)
  • #91 Ronnie Perkins (Injured Reserve)

Waived/Released:

Linebacker

Safe:

Waived/Released

Cornerback

Safe:

  • #2 Patrick Surtain II
  • #29 Ja’Quan McMillian
  • #21 Riley Moss
  • #39 Levi Wallace
  • #1 Tremon Smith
  • #31 Kris Abrams-Draine
  • #27 Damarri Mathis* (Placed on short-term IR, per 9News’ Mike Klis)

*The Broncos want to keep him for now, but he was on the trade block before suffering an injury in the final preseason game, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

Waived/Released

Safety

Safe:

Waived/Released

Special Teams

Safe:

  • #3 (K) Wil Lutz
  • #9 (P) Riley Dixon
  • #48 (LS) Mitchell Fraboni

Waived/Released