Denver Broncos 53-man roster predictions and analysis

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DENVER, CO – AUGUST 26: Wide receiver Jordan Taylor #87 of the Denver Broncos sheds a tackle attempt from cornerback Kevin King #20 of the Green Bay Packers after catching a pass in the second quarter of a Preseason game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on August 26, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

WIDE RECEIVER: 6 (13) — Demaryius Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders, Cody Latimer, Jordan Taylor, Isaiah McKenzie, Kalif Raymond

IR: Carlos Henderson

Practice Squad: Hunter Sharp

Traded: Bennie Fowler

Cut: Marlon Brown, Anthony Nash

This is going to be the toughest position for the Broncos to figure out this next week. They have to come up with a solution to maximize their value at a deep position.

The obvious ones getting kept on the final roster at this point are Thomas, Sanders, and McKenzie. Aside from that, what in the world happens?

Bennie Fowler has been the team’s primary no. 3 receiver all preseason. He also adds value on special teams. I think he’s being showcased for a potential trade.

Cody Latimer is arguably the team’s best special teams gunner, so he’s probably not going anywhere.

Jordan Taylor has some of the best chemistry with Trevor Siemian, dating back to their rookie season. So he’s not going anywhere.

Carlos Henderson’s recovery should be closely monitored, but depending how long he’ll miss, injured reserve and returning later on is an option. He was expected to make a huge impact on the offense and special teams this year, but Kalif Raymond has given the Broncos the flexibility to be patient with Henderson’s recovery.

Hunter Sharp has played well enough to earn himself a practice squad position once again, and compete for a roster spot again next year.

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