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Broncos announce initial 53-man roster for 2023 season

After making 40 roster moves over the last 48 hours, the Denver Broncos have finalized an (initial) 53-man roster for the 2023 NFL season.

It must be noted that this is not the final 53-man roster. Every team across the league parted ways with dozens players this week, and some of those players will be claimed off waivers.

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Denver will also likely bring back a few players who were cut in procedural moves on Tuesday after players go on injured reserve tomorrow.

If the Broncos claim a player off waivers on Wednesday, they will have to make a corresponding roster move to make room for the new addition. So, a few more additions (and cuts) could be on the way in the coming days.

For now, though, here is a look at Denver’s initial 53-man roster.

Number Position Player
3 QB Russell Wilson
4 QB Jarrett Stidham
33 RB Javonte Williams
25 RB Samaje Perine
38 RB Jaleel McLaughlin
20 FB/TE Michael Burton
82 TE Adam Trautman
80 TE Greg Dulcich
84 TE Chris Manhertz
45 TE/FB Nate Adkins 
10 WR Jerry Jeudy
14 WR Courtland Sutton 
83 WR Marvin Mims 
89 WR Brandon Johnson
77 OL Quinn Meinerz
74 OL Ben Powers
79 OL Lloyd Cushenberry
69 OT Mike McGlinchey
72 OT Garrett Bolles
73 OT Cam Fleming
63 OL Alex Palczewski
60 OL Luke Wattenberg 
76 OL Alex Forsyth 
99 DL Zach Allen
91 DL Matt Henningsen
93 DL D.J. Jones
92 DE Jonathan Harris
95 DL Elijah Garcia
5 OLB Randy Gregory
0 OLB Jonathon Cooper
55 OLB Frank Clark
42 OLB Nik Bonitto
59 OLB Thomas Incoom
47 ILB Josey Jewell
49 ILB Alex Singleton
41 ILB Drew Sanders
40 ILB Justin Strnad
2 CB Pat Surtain
27 CB Damarri Mathis
8 CB K’Waun Williams
 35 CB Ja’Quan McMillian
 21 CB Essang Bassey
 37 CB Riley Moss
23 CB Tremon Smith
 31 DB Justin Simmons
 30 DB Caden Sterns
 22 DB Kareem Jackson
 6 DB P.J. Locke
 22 DB Delarrin Turner-Yell
 34 DB JL Skinner 
TBD K Wil Lutz
19 P Riley Dixon
48 LS Mitchell Fraboni

After players clear waivers on Wednesday, the Broncos can begin building a 16-player practice squad. Between the active roster and practice squad, Denver will have 69 players available for the 2023 season.

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