The Denver Broncos have until Tuesday afternoon to finalize a 53-man roster. We published our final prediction this morning and it includes several tough decisions, including parting ways with tight end Albert Okwuegbunam.
Here’s a quick list of the 10 hardest cuts we made on our 53-man roster prediction for Denver. Keep in mind these are projected cuts. We will be tracking the official cuts on Broncos Wire in the coming days.
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If the Broncos carry DiNucci on the active roster, he could dress on game days as a third-string QB without counting against the game-day roster. That would still take a spot on the 53-man roster, though, and Denver seems unlikely to carry three QBs on the active roster.
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Our prediction has three RBs on the active roster. If the Broncos carry four RBs, Badie could make the team as a special teams player.
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Jones, like Badie, could end up making the active roster. If they don’t make the 53, Jones and Badie will be potential candidates for the practice squad.
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It’s tough to part ways with “Albert O,” especially after he played well in Denver’s preseason finale. Sean Payton values blocking tight ends, though, so Okwuegbunam might be looking for a new NFL home this week.
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Adkins impressed during preseason and he’s a versatile player who can fill tight end and fullback roles. If he doesn’t make the active roster, Adkins will likely be a top candidate for the practice squad.
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Hinton will always be a fan favorite in Denver after he stepped up as an emergency QB during the 2020 COVID-19 season. He has a limited ceiling as a receiver, though, so Hinton might begin the 2023 season on the practice squad instead of the active roster.
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Washington was just picked in the fifth round of last year’s NFL draft, but it’s hard to imagine him making the final 53 this year. Perhaps the Broncos will have a spot for him on the practice squad.
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Forsyth is a promising young center who was picked in the seventh-round of this year’s draft. Following the emergence of other young offensive linemen this offseason, Forsyth might begin his pro career on the practice squad.
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Patrick is an excellent special teams player, but the Broncos are loaded with talented pass rushers at OLB. Like most players on this list, Patrick would presumably be a top target for the practice squad if he’s cut.
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Skinner’s fate might depend on whether or not the Broncos believe he could clear waivers and return on the practice squad. He is a promising young safety, but Skinner doesn’t have the experience of Delarrin Turner-Yell, who we have making the 53-man roster.