Four weeks into NFL free agency, the Denver Broncos have signed six outside free agents and re-signed nine in-house players (view all of the team’s roster moves here). Following those moves, attention has now turned to the upcoming 2024 NFL draft (April 25-27).
Before the draft arrives, we’re taking a quick look at the state of Denver’s roster with an updated depth chart projection. Keep in mind that this is Broncos Wire’s projection, not an official depth chart from the team. Denver won’t release an official depth chart until preseason begins this summer.
With that in mind, here’s a look at the Broncos’ depth chart as of early April.
Quarterback
The most important position on the roster is still unesolved. The Broncos will undoubtedly draft a quarterback in April, it’s just a question of when. Will they trade up to land a top prospect? Will they settle for who’s left at pick No. 12? Trade down to select one later? Denver coach Sean Payton has said Jarrett Stidham will compete for the starting job, now we wait to see who the competition will be.
| QB1 | QB2 |
| Jarrett Stidham | Ben DiNucci |
Running back
With Javonte Williams scheduled to become a free agent in 2025, the Broncos might draft a running back in April, but it’s not a top need.
| RB1 | RB2 | RB3 | RB4 |
| Javonte Williams | Samaje Perine | Jaleel McLaughlin | Tyler Badie |
Offensive line
The Broncos shored up their guard and tackle depth by adding Matt Peart and Calvin Throckmorton during free agency. Denver then brought in veteran center Sam Mustipher. Given that he has 42 career starts, Mustipher is probable the favorite to start over Alex Forsyth and Luke Wattenberg.
| LT | Garett Bolles | Will Sherman | Alex Palczewski |
| LG | Ben Powers | Calvin Throckmorton | |
| C | Sam Mustipher | Alex Forsyth | Luke Wattenberg |
| RG | Quinn Meinerz | Quinn Bailey | |
| RT | Mike McGlinchey | Matt Peart | Demontrey Jacobs |
Tight end
Denver will hope Greg Dulcich can finally stay healthy in his third season, but Adam Trautman will be the TE1 regardless of Dulcich’s status.
| TE1 | TE2 | TE3 | FB | TE4/FB |
| Adam Trautman | Greg Dulcich | Lucas Krull | Mike Burton | Nate Adkins |
Wide receiver
After trading away Jerry Jeudy, the Broncos signed Josh Reynolds. The immediate depth for 2024 is solid, but Denver will probably consider adding another long-term WR in the draft after picking up Marvin Mims last year.
| WR1 | Courtland Sutton | Brandon Johnson | |
| WR2 | Tim Patrick | Lil’Jordan Humphrey | |
| WR3 | Marvin Mims | Phillip Dorsett | David Sills |
| WR4 | Josh Reynolds | Jalen Virgil | Michael Bandy |
Defensive line
Malcolm Roach was a smart signing in free agency, but the Broncos need more help on the defensive line. Eyioma Uwazurike can apply for reinstatement this summer, but Denver will need more depth rotation even if Uwazurike returns.
| DE | NT | DE |
| Zach Allen | D.J. Jones | Malcolm Roach |
| Elijah Garcia | Rashard Lawrence | Matt Henningsen |
| Jordan Jackson |
Outside linebacker
The Broncos have a pair of quality rotational pass rushers in Jonathon Cooper and Nik Bonitto and a promising starter in Baron Browning, but Vance Joseph’s defense could use an elite edge defender. Denver might consider picking a pass rusher at No. 12 in the draft.
| OLB1 | OLB2 |
| Baron Browning | Jonathon Cooper |
| Ronnie Perkins | Nik Bonitto |
| Thomas Incoom | Durell Nchami |
Inside linebacker
Newly-signed veteran Cody Barton is expected to compete with Jonas Griffith for a starting job this summer next to Alex Singleton. It’s unclear if Drew Sanders will end up playing primarily as an inside linebacker or outside linebacker in 2024.
| ILB1 | ILB2 |
| Alex Singleton | Cody Barton |
| Jonas Griffith | Drew Sanders |
| Justin Strnad |
Cornerback
Pat Surtain is one of the best CBs in the league and Ja’Quan McMillian is a quality slot defender, but unless Riley Moss takes a big step forward in Year 2, the Broncos will need another starting-caliber outside cornerback.
| CB1 | Pat Surtain | Tremon Smith | Reese Taylor |
| Slot | Ja’Quan McMillian | Art Green | |
| CB2 | Riley Moss | Damarri Mathis | Keidron Smith |
Safety
After cutting Justin Simmons, the Broncos signed Brandon Jones. They now have a promising safety trio of Jones, P.J. Locke and Caden Sterns.
| FS | SS |
| P.J. Locke | Brandon Jones |
| Caden Sterns | J.L. Skinner |
| Delarrin Turner-Yell | Devon Key |
| Tanner McCalister |
Special teams
Right now, there’s no competition for any of the specialist positions, but that might change this summer.
| K | Wil Lutz |
| P | Riley Dixon |
| LS | Mitchell Fraboni |
