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The gist
Broncos set 53-man roster and practice squad, signing Taylor Rapp and others. Denver opens season Monday vs. Chiefs, with three injured players back at practice.
Background
The Denver Broncos finalized their initial 53-man roster and assembled a practice squad ahead of the 2026 NFL season. They made several roster moves, including signing veteran safety Taylor Rapp to the practice squad and adding other players. The team is preparing for their season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football, with key players returning from injury.
How it unfolded
- recentlyBroncos made roster moves to reach the 53-player limit and signed Taylor Rapp to the practice squad.
- Sep 2, 2026Head coach Sean Payton and general manager George Paton commented on the roster decisions, noting the difficulty of cuts.
- Sep 5, 2026NFL disciplined a former Bronco and a Vikings player for fines; no current Broncos were fined.
- Sep 7, 2026Marvin Mims Jr., Adam Trautman, and Que Robinson returned to practice ahead of the Chiefs game.
Who’s saying what
- Coach
- Sean Payton expressed satisfaction with the roster moves made in the last 24 hours.
- GM
- George Paton called the roster 'a puzzle' and noted the strength of the initial 53-man roster.
- Player
- Patrick Surtain II said the Broncos are 'right on track' for a strong start in 2026.