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Broncos' 53-man roster projection won't settle running back battle

The Denver Broncos open the season Sept. 14 against the Tennessee Titans on Monday Night Football. The Broncos finished the 2019 season 7-9, tied for second place in the AFC West, and have missed the playoffs in four consecutive seasons. With a young offense that could have an average age as low as 24 years old, the Broncos will look to turn things around with quarterback Drew Lock leading the way.

Here's a 53-man roster projection:


QUARTERBACK (3): Drew Lock, Jeff Driskel, Brett Rypien

This is one spot where Denver has routinely kept two players in past seasons -- but this season is unlike any other, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Broncos have even discussed internally the potential value of having a fourth quarterback on the roster (they'll almost certainly have at least one on the practice squad). Rypien has continued to show his potential value as a prospect with a quality camp.