Broncos Make Tough Roster Calls | Denver Broncos News

The Broncos are making brutal roster cuts as the deadline looms, waiving veteran Hakeem Butler for rookie pass rusher Ron Stone Jr. With 91 players to trim to 53, competition is fierce — especially at QB, where Jarrett Stidham’s shaky second preseason game puts his backup spot in jeopardy, despite a strong first showing. Meanwhile, Troy Franklin’s speed isn’t enough to overcome his lack of special teams or blocking value, while Lucas Krull’s injury history and poor camp performance threaten his future with two new tight ends on board. And Drew Sanders, once a promising third-rounder, faces an uphill battle after injury-plagued camp — proving that draft pedigree doesn’t guarantee a roster spot when you can’t stay healthy or contribute. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/de67dd274a07058d