The Broncos traded Devaughn Vele. So who is now in line to make the initial 53-man roster ahead of the 2025 season?

Then Denver Broncos traded Devaughn Vile to the New Orleans Saints, and Colin Cowherd discusses Sean Payton and his potential to optimize the Broncos’ roster.

Lohner checks in as the final tight end, who may not clear waivers due to the athletic upside he has. He makes the roster out of fear of him getting claimed, but barring injuries, he will be a gameday inactive. Obviously, when Adkins comes back from IR, one of these tight ends could be waived.

Head coach Kellen Moore said Rattler would start but both he and Tyler Shough would play in the team's final 2025 NFL preseason game against the Denver Broncos.

NFL teams typically carry three running backs on the active roster, but the Denver Broncos do not have a typical backfield.

NFL teams must cut their rosters from 90 to 53 by 2 p.m. on Aug. 26. Every year, much is made about players being sure bets to get claimed by other teams, and every year the number is lower than expected — often less than one per team. Payton thinks his team will be getting poached this summer rather than doing the poaching.

7-8. ILBs Jordan Turner and Karene Reid: Turner impressed with five tackles, three quarterback hits, 1.5 sacks and one tackle behind the line of scrimmage on Saturday. One week earlier, Reid had two tackles, one interception and one pass breakup. Both should be practice squad targets if they clear waivers.

With the Broncos trading Devaughn Vele to the Saints, one of Denver’s overlooked wideouts could emerge as the ultimate 2025 fantasy football deep sleeper.