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Predicting the 2017 Denver Broncos Final 53-man roster

By Tylor Walden

SANTA CLARA, CA - AUGUST 19: Jordan Taylor #87 of the Denver Broncos is congratulated by Connor McGovern #60 after he scored a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - AUGUST 19: Jordan Taylor #87 of the Denver Broncos is congratulated by Connor McGovern #60 after he scored a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – AUGUST 27: Outside linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos celebrates a first quarter sack against the Los Angeles Rams at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on August 27, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

Linebackers (9)

Shane Ray (OLB), Todd Davis (ILB), Brandon Marshall (ILB), Von Miller (OLB), Demarcus Walker, Kasim Edebali, Shaquil Barrett, Corey Nelson, Zaire Anderson

Again, no surprises here. Shane Ray and Shaquil Barrett will be out for a while due to injuries. I expect both of them to be back before the Week 5 bye week. With Ray sidelined, I believe that we could see Kasim Edebali fill in.

Demarcus Walker is normally a defensive end. However, the injuries have allowed him to get some work at the outside linebacker position. The second round draft pick from this season could become a solid addition to the team.

The outside linebackers were not challenging to figure out. But the inside linebackers were. With only four inside linebackers on the roster, the Broncos will have to go with them unless there is a trade. Todd Davis, Brandon Marshall, Corey Nelson, and Zaire Anderson should be able to get the job done.

Once Shaquil Barrett comes back from injury, I expect Demarcus Walker to return to the defensive end position.

Vontarrius Dora might have hurt his chances of making the roster after his poor performance against the 49ers.

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