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Denver Broncos: Analyzing the 53-man roster and needs

By Sayre Bedinger

Sep 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 7, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus (8) against the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi
Feb 7, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus (8) against the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi /

Made Roster: Brandon McManus, Riley Dixon, Casey Kreiter

The Broncos made the tough decision to let go of veteran punter Britton Colquitt, a decision that boiled down to finances. Colquitt was also the 24th and 28th ranked punter in the NFL over the last two seasons.

His lack of steady play outside of last postseason gave the Broncos more than enough reason to seek an upgrade, and they’re hoping for that from rookie Riley Dixon.

Casey Kreiter takes the long snapper job from Aaron Brewer, who was released earlier this offseason. The Broncos’ surprise decision to release Brewer paved the way for the former Iowa Hawkeyes long snapper to make his way to an NFL roster.

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