The Broncos have a very complete roster and will hope to get many of the players they cut through the waiver process so they can bring them back onto the practice squad. Players are available to be claimed by any one of the other 31 teams after being waived for 24 hours.

The Broncos' rookie has had flashes throughout the preseason, but in the finale, he turned those flashes into impact as he recorded a strip-sack and nearly got a second one. He still has issues as a run defender, but he can make an impact on special teams and as a designated pass rusher.

Stidham romped through the preseason (30-of-38 passing for 376 yards and four touchdown passes in the first two games), but Nix has moved through the offseason and camp as the unquestioned starter. Payton likes Sam Ehlinger 's athleticism and competitiveness, so the fourth-year veteran is a practice squad possibility.