Five Broncos Veterans Are Already on the Roster Chopping Block and Nobody in Denver Is Ready For It

Alright 12s, you won't believe what's brewing down south. While we're out here in the Emerald City getting ready for another epic season, our "rivals" in Denver are apparently Super Bowl favorites, dreaming big. The source says they're one of the most complete rosters in the league under head coach Sean Payton, even after coming up just short of the Super Bowl last year. But here's the kicker: with training camp just over a month away, they're already looking to cut loose some serious veteran talent. Imagine that, pushing established guys to the brink even before pads come on!

The Blocking Machine and Injured O-Lineman Facing the Axe

First up, Lil'Jordan Humphrey, a wide receiver who's only caught 53 passes in three seasons with the Broncos. He's apparently a favorite of Payton's because he can block, which, cool. But they just brought in Jaylen Waddle, and Humphrey's now behind Courtland Sutton, Troy Franklin, Marvin Mims Jr., and Pat Bryant. He's gonna need the team to keep six receivers, or pray for a trade, and even then, UFL signing Hakeem Butler could swipe his spot. Talk about a tough break!

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Then there's Matt Peart on the offensive line. This guy spent most of last season injured, and now he's fallen behind Alex Palczewski and Frank Crum. To make it worse, they used a fourth-round pick on Kage Casey out of Boise State. It sure looks like Peart's time in Denver is about to run out. Brutal business, isn't it?

Tight End Trouble and a Long Snapper's Nightmare

Here's one that actually sounds like a poor decision: Nate Adkins, who's supposedly one of the best pure blockers on the Broncos. But Denver went wild on tight ends in the draft, using two Day 3 picks on Justin Joly and Dallen Bentley. Plus, last year's seventh-rounder Caleb Lohner is expected to be a factor. Suddenly, Adkins, a top blocker, might be out of a job because of a numbers game. That's cold.

And get this: Mitchell Fraboni has been their long snapper for four seasons! He even signed a three-year extension last spring. You'd think that'd be safe, right? Nope. They've got undrafted free agent Luke Basso challenging him, and Basso can apparently win the job and costs less money. Imagine working your tail off for four years, signing an extension, and then an undrafted rookie comes in to snatch your spot. Football is wild, people!

The Backup QB Battle That Could Send Jarrett Stidham Packing

Finally, let's talk about the backup QB situation. Jarrett Stidham was supposed to be one of the league's steadiest backups. But then he got pressed into action in last year's AFC Championship Game, and he had his struggles. Now, he's got Sam Ehlinger breathing down his neck. Reports are saying that competition is close. If Stidham loses that battle, he's most likely getting cut or traded. For a team that supposedly "came just short" of the Super Bowl, relying on a backup who struggled in the AFC Championship is a risky bet, and now his own job isn't even guaranteed. It's almost July, and their "Super Bowl favorite" roster still has these huge question marks. The competition is heating up, and it's going to be wild to see who makes the cut!

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.