Denver Broncos roster cuts tracker: 38 moves on deck

Broncos roster cuts tracker: 38 moves on deck. Jon Heath, Brandon Walker Broncos Wire.

Key points

• Denver's set to keep defensive lineman Jordan Jackson on the 53-man roster, according to the Denver Gazette 's Chris Tomasson.
• Denver has done a great job finding UDFA gems over the years, but none of the team's 2026 signings created the initial 53-man roster, according to Klis.
• Denver's placing tight end Caleb Lohner on injured reserve, according to the Denver Post 's Parker Gabriel.
• Denver intends to carry Sam Ehlinger on the active roster behind Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham, according to Klis.
• Denver's releasing Prentice in a procedural move, according to the Denver Gazette 's Chris Tomasson.

After wrapping up preseason on Friday evening, the Denver Broncos now have some tough decisions to create over the weekend.

For context, the Broncos will have until 4: 00 p.m. MT on Sunday, Aug. 30, to finalize an initial 53-man roster for the 2026 NFL season. They are going into the weekend with 91 players on the offseason roster, so at least 38 moves are on deck.

Along with making roster cuts, Denver's front office will additionally produce decisions on injured players and perhaps listen to trade offers for select players. We will be tracking all of the Broncos' transactions on this page. Broncos placed on reserve/PUP list. OL Nick Gargiulo (source). Broncos placed on exempt list. OLB Jonathon Cooper (source). Broncos on short-term IR. Broncos on season-ending IR. Follow along for roster updates below. Broncos cut oft-injured OLB Drew Sanders.

Drew Sanders struggled with injuries throughout his time in Denver, and he has now been waived with an injury designation. Broncos cut WR Michael Bandy, keep WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey.

Sounds like Denver could go into the regular season with six receivers on the active roster. Broncos place TE Caleb Lohner on injured reserve.

Denver's placing tight end Caleb Lohner on injured reserve, according to the Denver Post 's Parker Gabriel. He will be eligible to return after four games. No undrafted free agents create Broncos' roster.

Denver has done a great job finding UDFA gems over the years, but none of the team's 2026 signings created the initial 53-man roster, according to Klis. Broncos rookie TE Dallen Bentley makes roster.

So Denver's fifth-round tight end did not create the active roster, but their seventh-round tight end did, according to Tomasson. Really interesting scenario. Broncos cut CB Reese Taylor.

Reese Taylor should be a top target for Denver's practice squad, if he clears waivers. Broncos projected to keep DL Jordan Jackson.

Denver's set to keep defensive lineman Jordan Jackson on the 53-man roster, according to the Denver Gazette 's Chris Tomasson. We'll see if that means there will be seven defensive linemen on the active roster. Broncos cut another draft pick.

Denver's additionally cutting linebacker Red Murdock, a seventh-round selection who was the final pick in this year's NFL draft. If he makes it through the waiver wire, Murdock will be another practice squad candidate. Broncos create first surprising roster cut.

We didn't see this coming. Denver cut tight end Justin Joly. This person was a fifth-round pick in April. Based purely on his draft position, we assumed Joly would be safe. Instead, he will now hit the NFL's waiver wire. If he clears waivers, Joly will probable be a priority target for the Broncos' practice squad. Broncos cut 2 UDFAs.

Denver's parting ways with undrafted rookie long snapper Luke Basso and UDFA offensive tackle Tyler Miller. The team seems to like Miller, so he should be a top practice squad target. Broncos cut UDFA returner and 7th-round safety.

Denver cut undrafted kick returner Kolbe Katsis and seventh-round safety Miles Scott. Both player should be solid candidates to return on the practice squad if they clear waivers. Broncos will keep QB Sam Ehlinger on 53-man roster.

Denver intends to carry Sam Ehlinger on the active roster behind Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham, according to Klis. Broncos commence Sunday's cuts.

Denver waived undrafted rookie cornerback Brent Austin, according to KUSA-TV's Mike Klis. Austin impressed in training camp, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him brought back on the practice squad. Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper placed on exempt list.

Denver outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper has been placed on the commissioner's exempt list. He will not count against the 53-man roster and can't practice or play in games, but Cooper will be paid and can participate in team meetings and work out at the facility. Broncos commence roster cuts with 11 moves on Saturday.

Denver kicked off roster cuts with 11 moves the day after their preseason finale. The most notable player on the cut list is fullback Adam Prentice, but he's projected to return on the practuce squad. Broncos will sign OLB David Agoha to practice squad.

Denver intends to sign outside linebacker David Agoha to the practice squad on Monday, according to Tomasson. The Nigerian-born pass rusher will obtain a practice squad roster exemption as an international player, allowing the Broncos to carry 17 players on their practice squad this season. Broncos cut FB Adam Prentice, but he will return.

Denver's releasing Prentice in a procedural move, according to the Denver Gazette 's Chris Tomasson. Since he is a vested veteran, Prentice will not be subject to the NFL's waiver wire. The Broncos plan to re-sign him to the practice squad, and Prentice can be elevated to the game-day roster three times before having to be fully promoted to the active roster.

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Taken together, the developments around denver Broncos roster cuts tracker: 38 moves on deck point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.