State of the Broncos Roster: Which Positions Still Need Upgrades?
The NFL draft is about three weeks away, though it will be a while before the Denver Broncos are on the board. As things currently stand, the Broncos have five total picks, and their first selection is in the third round, No. 67 overall.
However, free agency has slowed, and the Broncos have filled out much of the roster with 73 players under contract. Assuming they stand pat with the picks they have, the Broncos would have 12 roster spots left for undrafted rookies or additional free agents.
It helps, though, to know where things stand with the roster at this point. Knowing the state of the roster will help in determining what needs should be filled through the draft or free agency.
Let's look at each position to see where things stand.
Quarterback
Running Back
Wide Receiver
Tight End
Offensive Tackle
Offensive Guard
Center
Defensive Line
Outside Linebacker
Inside Linebacker
Cornerback
Safety
Justin Simmons tops the depth chart, of course, and there is hope that Caden Sterns will be healthy to be the No. 2 guy. The Broncos brought back P.J. Locke and haven't given up on 2022 draft pick Delarrin Turner-Yell.
But with just four safeties on the roster, I think it's safe to say the Broncos aren't done adding players at this position. If they don't draft a safety, free agency will likely be utilized.
Kareem Jackson remains unsigned, but he's been in the NFL for 14 seasons, and he might be contemplating retirement.
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